Kakani Family Foundation
Historical FunderGarden City, New York · EIN 47-5355502 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $104 and $1,400.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RAJESH KAKANI |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 KETTLEPOND ROAD, JERICHO NY 11753 |
| Phone | 5166635990 |
| Form and materials | NO PRE-PRINTED FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS AS LONG AS IT IS FOR A CHARITABLE CAUSE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Otolaryngology | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $53,278 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | Rockville Centre, NY | Charitable | $4,034 |
| Aapiqli | Woodbury, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | Oceanside, NY | Charitable | $1,975 |
| Medical Society of the State of New | Westbury, NY | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Friends of Mercy | Rockville Centre, NY | Charitable | $1,400 |
| Long Island Indo American Lions | Oak Brook, IL | Charitable | $1,215 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American College of Surgeons | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $742 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Rajmaai | Manhasset, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Association of Indians in America | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $300 |
| The Hindu Temple | Flushing, NY | Charitable | $217 |
| Om Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $200 |
| Snch Surgery | Oceanside, NY | Charitable | $200 |
| World Vegan Vision | Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $200 |
| Zeffy | Newark, DE | Charitable | $108 |
| Jericho Fire Department | Jericho, NY | Charitable | $104 |
| Yogalife USA Inc | Washington, NY | Charitable | $102 |
| Mpmaana | Syosset, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Roswell Park Cancer Center | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Schoolfundr | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $100 |
| St Catherine of Sienna | Franklin Square, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Indo American Arts Council | New York, NY | Charitable | $89 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,864 | 26 |
| 2024 | $87,207 | 17 |
| 2023 | $29,870 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104773
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5355502
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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