Private foundation · EIN 54-2048512 · Herndon, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gupta Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (Applications for funding must be completed and submitted between july 1-sept 30 ) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $25K. 28% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$1.6M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in VA
28%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications for funding must be complet
Assets
$11M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online via info@guptafamilyfoundation.org Contact: The Foundation, 198 van Buren St, Herndon, Va, 7037093000, INFO@GUPTAFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: Applications for funding must be completed and submitted between july 1-sept 30 of each year. Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arlington Academy of HopeArlington, VADevelop and educate rural uganda$120K
Wolf Trap FoundationVienna, VAEarly learning through the art$80K
Friends of Thai DaughtersTrevett, MESupport to prevent child trafficking$75K
Starting Right NowTampa, FLTo end homelessness for youth$70K
Daraja Education FundSan Rafael, CAEducate & empower girls from poverty$65K
Hope FoundationParamus, NJHelping orphans, vidows build sucess$60K
CornerstonesReston, VAResources for members of fairfax cou$50K
El Hombre Sobre LA Tierra AcYucatan, MXBuild a common facility & learning c$50K
Global Foundation for ChildrenPoulsbo, WAEmpower children w/hearing loss$50K
Grand AvenueOrlando, FLHelping people with mental illiness$50K
ManavodayaLucknow, INFacilitate positive change in societ$50K
Wikimedia EndowmentSan Francisco, CASupport wikimedia projects$50K
Mobile HopeLeesburg, VAProvide emergency shelter to youth$45K
Rotary Club of RajkotRajkot, INHumanitarian services$43K
Decarcerate Miami Dba Beyond the BarsMiami, FLBuild social & economic power$40K
Tenderlove Community CenterAlbuquerque, NMEmpower women$35K
Kenya ConnectElkridge, MDSupport for students & teachers in r$33K
AshiyanaaBethesda, MDSupport for south asian women$30K
She Belives in MeHerdon, VASupport children$30K
Sisters CircleBaltimore, MDEducate & empower women$30K
Zip Zap Circus School TrustCape Town, SFInspire & empower young people$30K
Acad for Severe Handicaps & AutismBasaveswaranagar, INEdu. asst. to sp. needs childrens$28K
Cure Glaucoma FoundationDallas, TXImprove access to quality care$25K
Dade County Street ResponseMiami, FLHelp doctors provide free care$25K
Disability Empower NetworkRochester, NYEmpower disabled girls & women$25K
Her Future CoalitionSt Augustine, FLCombat sexual &gender based violence$25K
Inga FoundationEvington, VAHalt slash & burn agriculture$25K
National Foundation for Autism ResearchSan Diego, CAImprove the lives of autistic indivi$25K
Oar of Fairfax CountyFairfax, VASvc for justice involved individuals$25K
Opportunity ScholarsWinchester, VACreate low cost career pathway$25K
The Jfk Center for the Performing ArtsWashington, DCSupport arts$25K
Together We BakeAlexandria, VAWorkforce training & personal dev$25K
Child Aid FoundationVijayawada, INAid & care to disadvantage children$20K
Doorways for Women and ChildrenArlington, VAHousing & supp svcs for homeless$20K
Operation FIRST Response IncCulpeper, VASupport those who serve us$20K
Salaam Baalak TrustPahar Gang, INSupport for street childrens$20K
Fair Children Youth FoundationRuhengeri, RWRestore human rights$19K
Balavidayalaya TrustShastri Nagar, INSupport for special ed. teachers$17K
Clinics Can HelpWest Palm Beach, FLProvides medical eqmt & supplies$15K
National Public RadioWashington, DCCreate more informed public$15K
One Girl CanCoquitlam, CAEducation for gender equality & pove$15K
Tucker's HouseFranklin, TNHelping families & child. with disab$15K
Veteran's Internatinal CambodiaPhnom Penh, CBRehab for children with cerebral pal$15K
100women StrongLeesburg, VACreate opportunity for young women$10K
Fasd UnitedWashington, DCEmpower people living w/fasd$10K
Herndon-Reston Fish IncHerndon, VAEmergency assistance for residents$10K
LA Conexion SustentableWestchester, PAForest restoration$10K
United Through SportPort Elizabeth, SFHelping disadvantaged communities$10K
Very Special Arts IndiaNew Delhi, INEmpower children & youth w/disabilit$10K
Arts Council of Fairfax CountyFairfax, VASupport access to arts$5,000
Bosque de NieblaHuatusco, MXProtect fog forest of cent. veracruz$5,000
Jabala Action Research OrganizationKolkata, INEmpower children and youth$5,000
Reston Historic Trust & MuseumReston, VASupport community history$700

By state: Virginia 15 · INTL 15 · Florida 6 · California 3 · Maryland 3 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Gupta Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Herndon, Virginia, administered in care of Dr Shashikant Gupta, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Gupta Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted online via info@guptafamilyfoundation.org Deadlines: Applications for funding must be completed and submitted between july 1-sept 30 of each year..

How much does Gupta Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 53 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Gupta Foundation give?

Virginia (15 grants), INTL (15 grants), Florida (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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