Private foundation · EIN 46-4108329 · Wilmington, Delaware · Disease & medical research

Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $645K total, median $23K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$645K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CAResearch fund conducted by dr. rita mukhtar$100K
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CAResearch fund conducted by dr. jo chien$100K
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
International Rescue Committee IncAlbert Lea, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Public Citizen Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Alonzo King Lines BalletSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Farm Sanctuary IncWatkins Glen, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition IncBrooklyn, NYThe brooklyn cat cafe$25K
Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Support ServicesWatsonville, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
National Public Radio IncBaltimore, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Give Me Shelter Cat RescueSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Ayudando Latinos a SonarEl Granada, CABasic needs (stanford children's oncology) and general support$15K
Cincinnati Public Radio IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Chimp Haven IncKeithville, LAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Freestore-Foodbank IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Jhankar IncCincinnati, OHKhushman and vijay sanghvi memorial concert$10K
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CAIntegral counseling program (icp)$5,000
Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Berkeley Partners for ParksBerkeley, CARose Garden Fund$1,000

By state: California 8 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Minnesota 1 · Maryland 2 · Ohio 3

About this foundation

Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $645K across 22 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), New York (5 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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