Private foundation · EIN 84-2600378 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dhatt 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: 40 grants paid, $260K total, median $5,000. 15% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$260K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DC
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sikh Family CenterSan Carlos, CATo further theorganizations mission$30K
Alameda Health System FoundationOakland, CATo further theorganizationsmission.$20K
Smile TrainNew York, NYTo further theorganizationsmission.$11K
Nilc Immigrant Justice FundLos Angeles, CATo further theorganizations mission.$10K
Himalayan Cataract ProjectWaterbury, VTTo further theorganizationsmission$10K
Rainforest Trust IncWarrenton, VATo further theorganizationsmission$10K
WildaidSan Francisco, CATo further theorganizationsmission$10K
UCSF Benioff Children's HospitalSan Francisco, CATo further theorganizationsmission$10K
Temple University School of MedicineNew York, NYTo further theorganizationsmission$10K
Resurge InternationalSunnyvale, CATo further theorganizations mission$10K
Save the ChildrenWashington, DCTo further theorganizationsmission$10K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCTo further theorganizationsmission$10K
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VATo further theorganizationsmission$10K
Shriners HospitalPhiladelphia, PATo further theorganizationsmission$5,200
Dasvandh NetworkSan Antonio, TXTo further theorganizationsmission.$5,175
Washington Hospital Healthcare FoundationFreemont, CATo further theorganizationsmission$5,005
The Pad ProjectLos Angeles, CATo further theorganizations mission.$5,000
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALTo further theorganizations mission.$5,000
SF Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CATo further theorganizations mission.$5,000
National Forest FoundationMissoula, MTTo further the organizationsmission.$5,000
Fremont Tri-City Animal ShelterMontgomery, ALTo further theorganizations mission$5,000
Marin Conservation InstituteGlen Ellen, CATo further the organizations mission$5,000
African Wild Life FoundationWashington, DCTo further theorganizations mission$5,000
Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CATo further theorganizations mission$5,000
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCTo further theorganizationsmission$5,000
Tri City Volunteers Food Bank and Mobile PantryFremont, CATo further theorganizations mission$5,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDTo further theorganizations mission$5,000
Think TogetherSanta Ana, CATo further theorganizationsmission$5,000
Ekai Vidyalaya Foundation USAHouston, TXTo further theorganizationsmission.$5,000
Roundglass FoundationBellevue, WATo further theorganizationsmission.$5,000
Alameda County Library FoundationFremont, CATo further theorganizations mission$2,500
Gurdwara Sahib FremontFremont, CATo further theorganizationsmission$2,100
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSTo further theorganizations mission$2,000
Center for Carbon RemovalKnoxville, TNTo further theorganizationsmission$1,500
Meals on Wheels Alameda CountyOakland, CATo further theorganizationsmission.$1,500
Monterey AquariumMonterey, CATo further theorganizationsmission$1,000
Engender HealthWashington, DCTo further theorganizationsmission.$1,000
Pathfinder InternationalWashington, DCTo further theorganizationsmission$1,000
ASPCANew York, NYTo further theorganizationsmission.$1,000
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VATo further theorganizationsmission.$500

By state: California 17 · District of Columbia 6 · New York 3 · Virginia 3 · Texas 2 · Alabama 2

About this foundation

Dhatt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Roopa Dhatt, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Dhatt 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 Dhatt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $260K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dhatt Family Foundation give?

California (17 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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