How to apply
None Contact: Ramani Kakarala, 2808 Mayfair Dr, Troy, Mi, 2482194401, kakarala25@gmail.com Deadlines: No Restrictions: Educational Institutions Student Scholarships Religious InstitutionsTemples & Churches etc. State Organizations Charitable Organizations both in USA and India
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 10 of 11 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton High SchoolNorton, OH | Speech Debate and Drama Programs in honor of Mr. William Vail | $25K |
| Fidelity Charitable FundCincinnati, OH | Donations to IRS Qualified Organizations in USA | $23K |
| Chemical Engineering U of MAnn Arbor, MI | Ch E Impact Fund | $10K |
| Zp High School Pedapadu IndiaPedapadu Village, IN | School Facilities Development | $5,000 |
| Sree Venkateswara TempleRichfield, OH | Temple Buildings | $5,000 |
| Bridge Community ChurchTroy, MI | Church Donation for Philanthropic Programs | $1,500 |
| Paideia FundAtlanta, GA | Student Development | $1,000 |
| Olivia Gray Norton ScholarshipNorton, OH | Forensics Scholar Award | $1,000 |
| Ashakiran IncHuntsville, AL | Supporting Organization Most needed Projects | $500 |
| Bharatiya TempleTroy, MI | Temple Pujas | $377 |
By state: Ohio 5 · Michigan 3 · INTL 1 · Georgia 1 · Alabama 1
About this foundation
Kakarala Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, Michigan, administered in care of Ramani Kakarala, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Kakarala Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. None Deadlines: No.
How much does Kakarala Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $73K across 11 grants, a median of $1,500.
Where does Kakarala Foundation give?
Ohio (5 grants), Michigan (3 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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