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Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Akilesh Krishna Gupta. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $290K in 2019 to $2.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of science & technology. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. According to available records, Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc. has made 12 grants totaling $457K, with a median grant of $28K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2020 to $288K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $125K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New York and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of science & technology. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, OR.
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc. has distributed a total of $457K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $28K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $125K.
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhilesh K Gupta | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
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Net Investment Income
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$457K
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$28K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityTo support religious enlightenment | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversityTo support religious enlightenment | Cambridge, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| The Mitta Education TrustTo support religious enlightenment | Singapore | $75K | 2023 |
| India PartnersTo support religious enlightenment | Eugene, OR | $31K | 2023 |
| The Nudge FoundationTo support religious enlightenment | Bengaluru | $7K | 2023 |
| The Paul Hodges Charitable TrustTo support religious enlightenment | Bath | $12K | 2022 |
| Aquinas Institute For CatholicTo support religious enlightenment | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2022 |