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Rohit And Katharine Desai Foundation is a private trust based in BETHPAGE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is Rohit M Desai. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $3.7M in 2011 to $5.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Florida and Massachusetts. According to available records, Rohit And Katharine Desai Foundation has made 141 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $314K and $705K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $705K distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $103K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 40 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.
Rohit And Katharine Desai Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, FL.
Rohit And Katharine Desai Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 141 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $103K.
Rohit And Katharine Desai Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rohit And Katharine Desai Foundation is headquartered in BETHPAGE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Desai | TRUSTEE | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Rohit M Desai | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katharine Desai | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Media Collective IncGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Us SquashGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Norfolk Chamber Music FestivalGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Norfolk, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Manav SadhnaGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Hanover Park, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Wellesley College Friends Of ArtGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Wellesley, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of ArtGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Harvard Graduate School Of Education FundGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Rochester, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Classical OrchestraGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Fort Pierce, FL | $11K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of StoweGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Pratham UsaGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Houstin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Jacob'S PillowGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Becket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River FoundationGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| John'S Island Community Service LeagueGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Riverside TheatreGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Indian RiverGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Ballet Vero BeachGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Mckee Botanical GardensGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| CircadiumGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Acting CompanyGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Asia SocietyGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The MountGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Lenox, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Indian River Land TrustGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beah, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Spelman CollegeGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Mural ProjectGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Winsted, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Columbia Law SchoolGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Lower East Side Ecology CenterENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare ServiceSAVE ANIMALS | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sakhi For South Asian WomenGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Howard UniversityGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Stoneleigh-Burnham SchoolGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Greenfield, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Morehouse CollegeGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Community FoundationGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The American Indian College FundGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Hotchkiss FundGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Lakeville, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Hna & Hospice FoundationGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Rare Book SchoolGENERAL/ EDUCATION/ RELIGIOUS | Charlottesville, VA | $500 | 2023 |