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Palayam Foundation is a private corporation based in WALNUT CREEK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is S Raju Rajagopal. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $127K. Total assets have grown from $763K in 2011 to $1.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Palayam Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $574K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $170K in 2020 to $95K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $194K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Virginia, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$28K
Based on 14 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.
Palayam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, VA.
Palayam Foundation has distributed a total of $574K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Palayam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Palayam Foundation is headquartered in WALNUT CREEK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudhanva Rajagopal | EXECUTIVE DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vishrudh Sarathy | DIRECTOR OF | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abinandh Devan | SECRETARY/BD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vikram Ranganathan | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nivedita Gopinath Sarathy | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Natalie Rajagopal | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$104K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$95K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
$68K
Distribution Amount
$86K
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$574K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingGLOBAL DISASTER & HUMANITARIAN RELIE | Washington, DC | $13K | 2023 |
| Initiatives For Medicines Access &DRUG PATENT ADVOCACY AND DRUG ACCESS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| National Alliance On Mental IllnessMENTAL HEALTH SVCS/ADVOCACY | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Altius FoundationSUPPORT OF EDUCATION INITIATIVES | Thottam Mylapore Chen, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Deserving Causes IndiaDISASTER & HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | Playa Vista, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hindus For Human RightsHUMAN RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE | El Prado, NM | $8K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Contra Costa And SolanHUMANITARIAN AID & ENDING HUNGER | Concord, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Miles Hall FoundationCREATING CHANGES TO PROTECT MENTALLY | Walnut Creek, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Action Against HungerHUMANITARIANISM & ENDING WORLD HUNGE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| American Foundation For Suicide PreMENTAL HEALTH | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Monument Crisis CenterHOMELESS/UNDERPRIVILEGED SERVICES & | Pleasant Hill, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| I-MakDRUG PATENT ADVOCACY AND DRUG ACCESS | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| The CrucibleMAKING FINE & INDUSTRIAL ARTS AVAILA | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2021 |
| Khan AcademyPROVIDE FREE EDUCATION TO ALL | Palo Alto, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Hidden Genius ProjectEDUCATION ACCESS | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalCHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Indian For Collective ActionDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN INDIA | Mountain View, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Girls Inc Of AlamedaEMPOWERING GIRLS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2020 |
| Institute On AgingSUPPORTING SENIORS & ADULTS WITH DIS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Greater Yellowstone CoalitionENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & ADVOCACY | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2020 |
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