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Vani Kola 2015 Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SANTA MONICA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Vani Kola. It holds total assets of $17.7M. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have grown from $136K in 2015 to $17.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Vani Kola 2015 Charitable Trust has made 3 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $70K. Annual giving has grown from $140K in 2022 to $5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $70K to $5M, with an average award of $1.7M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Vani Kola 2015 Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MA.
Vani Kola 2015 Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $5.1M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $70K, with an average of $1.7M. Individual grants have ranged from $70K to $5M.
Vani Kola 2015 Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vani Kola 2015 Charitable Trust is headquartered in SANTA MONICA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vani Kola | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$1.7M
Median Grant
$70K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$70K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahaj Marg Spirituality FoundatDonation | Austin, TX | $5M | 2023 |
| Museum Of Art And Photography FoundationDonation | Boston, MA | $70K | 2022 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA