Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMoreland Hills, Ohio · EIN 37-1486138 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SURESH BAFNA |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 FAIRWAY TRAIL, MORLAND HILLS OH 44022 |
| Phone | 2165619200 |
| SURESH@JAINCO.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
41% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaypatra | Freemont, CA | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $61,000 |
| Ekal Foundation | Houston, TX | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| Federation of India Community Associatio | Cleveland, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Banks | Cleveland, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Marathi Mandal of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Shiva Vishnu Temple | Parma, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| World Wildliffe Foundation | Washington, DC | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | Erie, CO | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| New Directions | Staunton, VA | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Zenworks Yoga | Solon, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Jain Society of Greater Cleveland | Richfield, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $4,502 |
| Moms 4 Moms | Maysville, KY | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | Shaker Heights, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| City Club of Cleveland | Clebveland, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Moreland Hills Police & Employees Fnd | Moreland Hills, OH | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Bowie, MD | To assist 501(C)(3) organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,002 | 17 |
| 2024 | $159,251 | 21 |
| 2023 | $116,150 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104274
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1486138
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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