Drs Kiran & Pallavi Patel 2017 Foundation for Global Understanding Inc
Invitation OnlyAda, Michigan · EIN 82-3755232 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$100K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$296.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
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.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakti Krupa Charitable Trust | Mota Fofalia, IN | Various permanent projects, i.e., health, education, rural development and social service mainly for the upliftment of the rural community | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $643,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $833,590 | 4 |
| 2020 | $15,350,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3755232
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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