Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOakbrook, Illinois · EIN 87-3711130 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$205K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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
45% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAINA Federation of Jain Associations in North America | Milpitas, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago | Bartlett, IL | General support | $35,004 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, TN | Improving water on the planet | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Peace of Mind Yogic Center | Round Rock, TX | General support | $10,001 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarship Campaign | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Heart failure / myocarditis research | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Oak Brook Park District Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Community development | $10,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | Peekskill, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Akshay Patra | IN | General support | $5,000 |
| India Development Service | Oak Brook, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $205,005 | 12 |
| 2023 | $246,019 | 5 |
| 2022 | $125,010 | 3 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 10, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641619349100814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3711130
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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