Private foundation · EIN 47-1489539 · Fullerton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kothari 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $139K total, median $33K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$139K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 2 of 3 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California IrvineIrvine, CAContribution to support public school's mission$33K
Pathways of HopeFullerton, CAContribution to support charities mission$30K

About this foundation

Kothari Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fullerton, California, administered in care of The Kothari Foundation, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kothari Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Kothari Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 3 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Kothari Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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