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Letter format Contact: Pritesh Patel, 6501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca, 6613222206 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
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 21 of 22 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno State FoundationFresno, CA | Academic support. | $529K |
| California State University Bakersfield FoundationBakersfield, CA | Academic support. | $400K |
| Friends of Mercy FoundationBakersfield, CA | To provide for new facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, new programs and services, health education, and community outrea… | $400K |
| Brahmananda Saraswati FoundationFairfield, IA | To secure peace, affluence and invincibility for life everywhere on earth by providing prepetual support for large groups practicing transe… | $100K |
| Hindu American FoundationBakersfield, CA | General support | $100K |
| Shantikunj of North America CenterMidpines, CA | The primary objective is to offer socio-spiritual training to all the participants for their holistic well-being and comprehensive personal… | $100K |
| Rodale Institute California Organic CenterCamarillo, CA | General support. | $65K |
| Forest History SocietyDurham, NC | General support | $60K |
| Open Door NetworkBakersfield, CA | General support | $40K |
| Karuna FoundationNiwot, CO | General support | $40K |
| Mindful Life ProjectRichmond, CA | Academic support. | $25K |
| Regenerative Agriculture FoundationMinneapolis, MN | General support | $25K |
| Global Capital of World Peace IncRomney, WV | An organization focused on promoting world peace by supporting the creation and operation of residential meditation centers. | $10K |
| Raam Raj FoundationFairfield, IA | To develop life on the individual, community, national and work level, including, without limitation, creating work peace. | $10K |
| Grimm Family Education FoundationBakersfield, CA | Academic support | $5,000 |
| Bakersfield Homeless CenterBakersfield, CA | Meals for the homeless | $4,000 |
| Booster ClubBakersfield, CA | Academic support. | $3,000 |
| Garden PathwaysBakersfield, CA | Academic support. | $2,500 |
| No Paws Left BehindBakersfield, CA | To save adoptable animals from kern county shelters who are in danger of being euthanized due to overcrowded facilities | $1,500 |
| Ghandian Society IncIselin, NJ | To spread the message of non-violence and eradicate discrimination. | $500 |
| St Chavara Catholic MissionBakersfield, CA | To fostering spiritual growth, cultural unity, and faith formation within the malayali community from southern india. | $100 |
By state: California 15 · Iowa 2 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1 · Minnesota 1 · West Virginia 1
About this foundation
Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bakersfield, California, administered in care of Ravi Patel, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter format Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 22 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation give?
California (15 grants), Iowa (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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