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Desai Foundation is a private corporation based in FARMINGTN HLS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Sarojini H Desai. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $212K. Total assets have grown from $489K in 2011 to $1.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey. According to available records, Desai Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $187K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $35K and $112K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $112K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $101 to $41K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kentucky, Michigan, California, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$101
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Desai Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY, MI, CA.
Desai Foundation has distributed a total of $187K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $101 to $41K.
Desai Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Desai Foundation is headquartered in FARMINGTN HLS, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harshad N Desai | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarojini H Desai | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$187K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Shakti FoundationCHARITY | Louisville, KY | $30K | 2023 |
| Mandir - Hindu MandirCHARITY | Irvine, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jain Society GreaterCHARITY | Farmingston Hills, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Iskcon Of HoustonCHARITY | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Art Of Living UsaCHARITY | Boone, NC | $501 | 2023 |
| Walnut Lake PreschoolCHARITY | Formingston Hills, MI | $501 | 2023 |
| Gramseva Mandal FoundationCHARITY | Northbrook, IL | $501 | 2023 |
| Ektaa CenterCHARITY | Irvine, CA | $251 | 2023 |
| Shri Nathasi HaveliCHARITY | Irvine, CA | $134 | 2023 |
| Iskcon Of MichiganCHARITY | Detroit, MI | $11K | 2022 |
| Navkar CenterCHARITY | Diamond Bar, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| UnicefCHARITY | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Haveli Vaishnav SamasCHARITY | Irvine, CA | $290 | 2022 |
| Bhartiya Temple TroyCHARITY | Troy, MI | $250 | 2022 |
| Red CrossCHARITY | Stevensville, MI | $250 | 2022 |
| BandishhCHARITY | Jackson, NJ | $5K | 2020 |
| Edward Foundation Covid FundCHARITY | Naperville, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Montessori Academy Covid Teacher Relief FundCHARITY | Irvine, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Gramseva Trust Foundation UsaCHARITY | Navsari, IN | $3K | 2020 |
| Jsgd Covid Relief FundCHARITY | Farmington Hills, MI | $1K | 2020 |
| Frankfort Township Food Covid - Food DriveCHARITY | Frankfort, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| International Society For Krishna ConsciousnessCHARITY | Detroit, MI | $101 | 2020 |
| Shri Shirdi Saisamsthan MichiganCHARITY | Livonia, MI | $101 | 2020 |