Private foundation · EIN 93-3157484 · Short Hills, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Salim and Mehar Chowdhrey 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, $24K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$24K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

How to apply

Contact: Mehar Chowdhrey, 243 Long Hill D, Short Hills, Nj, 9733797511

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $24K; Part I reports $61K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Indus HospitParamus, NJMedical program$10K
Friends of Indus HospitParamus, NJMedical program$10K
Amound FoundationIrving, TXGeneral operati$4,000

By state: New Jersey 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Salim and Mehar Chowdhrey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Salim and Mehar Chowdhrey 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 Salim and Mehar Chowdhrey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $24K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Salim and Mehar Chowdhrey Foundation give?

New Jersey (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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