Private foundation · EIN 83-2573248 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation Inc

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: 29 grants paid, $78K total, median $2,048. 41% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$78K
Median grant
$2,048
Stays in CA
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hack FoundationWest Hollywood, CASupport technology education for teenagers.$10K
Smart (schools Mentoring & Resource Team)San Francisco, CAEquity in education.$6,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYMedical humanitarian aid for the global community.$5,000
Good Neighbors USATustin, CAGlobal child poverty relief.$5,000
Liberty in North Korea FoundationLong Beach, CARefugee rescue and resettlement$5,000
Unicef USANew York, NYHumanitarian aid for children$5,000
World Food Program USAWashington, DCHunger relief$5,000
FIRST GraduateSan Francisco, CASupport students of immigrants to complete their college degree.$3,500
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILPromote hunger relief.$3,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGlobal child poverty relief.$3,000
The Hunger ProjectNew York, NYPromote food security$3,000
Helen Keller IntlNew York, NYPromote poverty relief.$2,500
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVermon, CAHunger relief$2,500
Bradley Street Bicycle Co-Op (connecticut Community Bicycle Workshop)New Haven, CTPromote environmental, economic, and racial equity through bike riding, repair, and education.$2,479
The Computer History MuseumMountain View, CATechnology education.$2,048
Amensty InternationalNew York, NYHuman rights.$2,000
Asian Women's ShelterSan Francisco, CAHelp asian women to protect their welfare from domestic violence.$2,000
Care USAAtlanta, GAGlobal poverty relief.$2,000
Smile Train IncNew York, NYMedical humanitarian aid for individuals$2,000
Helen Keller ServicesBrooklyn, NYSupport individuals with disabilities$1,000
Rainbow Place Shelter for Homeless WomenRockville, MDEmergency shelter and support services for women.$1,000
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXHunger relief$1,000
Un WomenNew York, NYEducation, shelter, healthcare for impoverished children$1,000
USA for UnhcrWashington, DCRefugee rescue and resettlement$1,000
World Forgotten Children FoundationHershey, PASupport children with disabilities$1,000
Ca Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAPromote environmental and scientific education.$379
Sfmoma (san Francisco Museum of Modern Art)San Francisco, CASupport art education$300
De Young (fine Arts Museums of San Francisco)San Francisco, CASupport art education$249
Jay Foundation IncLos Angeles, CAHumanitarian aid for families$77

By state: California 12 · New York 8 · District of Columbia 2 · Connecticut 2 · Illinois 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Nirav Patel, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation Inc 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 Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 29 grants, a median of $2,048.

Where does Hyojin Kim Nirav Patel Foundation Inc give?

California (12 grants), New York (8 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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