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The Geetha Govindaraj Foundation is a private corporation based in FLINT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Ethiraj G Raj. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $683K. Total assets have grown from $903K in 2011 to $2.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, California and Ohio. According to available records, The Geetha Govindaraj Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $217K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $72K in 2021 to $144K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $111 to $142K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Ohio and California and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$111
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$36K
Based on 5 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.
The Geetha Govindaraj Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, CA, MI.
The Geetha Govindaraj Foundation has distributed a total of $217K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $111 to $142K.
The Geetha Govindaraj Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Geetha Govindaraj Foundation is headquartered in FLINT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Raj | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ethiraj G Raj | PRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Geetha Raj | SEC/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shanti Raj | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kumar Raj | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$217K
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
6
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Cincinnati, OH | $142K | 2022 |
| Bharatiya Temple Of FlintRELIGIOUS, COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Flint, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Sri Venkateswara Temple & Cultural CenterRELIGIOUS, COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Novi, MI | $111 | 2022 |
| Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift FundCHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Cincinnati, OH | $36K | 2021 |
| Akshaya PatraCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Canogo Park, CA | $34K | 2021 |
| Chinmaya Education Foundation IncCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Flint, MI | $1K | 2021 |