Harita and Jay Patel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCupertino, California · EIN 87-4136952 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$77K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampradaya USA | Tampa, FL | To support programs connecting participants to vedic teachers | $17,000 |
| Homefirst Services of Santa Clara County | Milpitas, CA | Supporting this organization in the good work they are doing to reduce homelessness in california | $12,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Promoting and supporting non-biased news reporting | $12,000 |
| Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults | Burlingame, CA | Supporting their mission to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families | $10,300 |
| Arpan Foundation Inc | Diamond Bar, CA | To empower the nomadic and de-notified communities in india | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Supporting this organization's mission to end hunger in our community | $7,175 |
| San Jose Children's Discovery Museum (Dba Children's Discovery Museum of Sa | San Jose, CA | Supporting their mission of inspiring creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning | $5,000 |
| Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Supporting this spiritual movement which is helping individuals transform their perspective of the world from material to spiritual | $2,501 |
| Foundation for Excellence Inc | Sunnyvale, CA | Supporitng the vision to create a world where every talented student, regardless of their financial background, has the opportunity to… | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,676 | 9 |
| 2024 | $59,375 | 8 |
| 2023 | $73,283 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600749349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4136952
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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