Palayam Foundation
Invitation OnlyWalnut Creek, California · EIN 94-3378767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$109K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,245 and $25,000.
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
71% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland, CA | Social justice-comm'y development | $25,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Mental health svcs/advocacy | $25,000 |
| Donorschoose | New York, NY | Public school classroom project fund | $20,983 |
| Global Giving | Washington, DC | Connecting global nonprofits, donors | $20,000 |
| Hindus for Human Rights | El Prado, NM | Human rights & social justice | $10,000 |
| Alamo Education Fund | Alamo, CA | Education initiatives and programs | $5,245 |
| Big East Akita Rescue | Toms River, NJ | Hands-On akita rescue (NY, nj & pa) | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,728 | 7 |
| 2024 | $106,203 | 14 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349102386
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3378767
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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