Bhatia Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 73-1411518 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Association for India's Development | College Park, MD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kinkaid Schools | Houston, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Main Street Ministries | Houston, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Ballyneal Foundation | Hoyoke, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Freedom Project Network | Sunflower, MS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kipp Texas Public Schools - Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Womens Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Federal Bar Association Foundation | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $750 |
| Kbr Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $625 |
| Houston Bar Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | -$500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($295,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $577,625 | 27 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533399349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1411518
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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