Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc
Invitation OnlyVienna, Virginia · EIN 81-3106701 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $5,000.
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
73% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Science Center Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| College of William and Mary | Willimasburg, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | Charitable | $2,250 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,750 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburg, PA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| University of Chicago | Chicaho, IL | Charitable | $1,250 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $750 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($12,192). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,442 | 16 |
| 2023 | $51,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $135,288 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104487
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3106701
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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