Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnn Arbor, Michigan · EIN 38-3638221 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$178K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,475 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael House | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $28,000 |
| Humane Society of Huron V | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Olympic Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Endowment | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Maize & blue cupboard fund | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Dance scholarship | $20,000 |
| Mai Family Services | Livonia, MI | General fund | $20,000 |
| Safe House Center | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Hindu Temple | Canton, MI | Pre-Selected charity | $5,000 |
| Children of Shelters | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Olympic Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Endowment | $3,000 |
| Wender Weis Foundation for Children | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Schools of Sacred Heart | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $1,475 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Radrick farms | $1,230 |
| Alvarado PTA | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General fund | $60 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General fund | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,300 | 17 |
| 2023 | $187,602 | 14 |
| 2022 | $163,565 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612089349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3638221
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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