Private foundation · EIN 94-3315265 · Alameda, California · Education

Chintu Gudiya 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: 6 grants paid, $880K total, median $23K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$880K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
DarsaSugar Land, TXTo work with philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to create large scale social change.$800K
Global Impact ForumWashington, DCTo work with philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to create large scale social change.$25K
Global Impact ForumWashington, DCTo work with philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to create large scale social change.$25K
Avanti Fellow USAFremont, CATo work with philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to create large scale social change.$20K
360plus FoundationRedwood Valley, CATo work with philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to create large scale social change.$7,500
Atree USABelmont, MATo work with philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to create large scale social change.$2,000

By state: Texas 1 · District of Columbia 2 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Chintu Gudiya Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alameda, California, administered in care of Donald Ajit Lobo, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Chintu Gudiya 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 Chintu Gudiya Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $880K across 6 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Chintu Gudiya Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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