The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation
Historical FunderClearwater, Florida · EIN 77-0135035 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | AARATHI DESAIGOUDAR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 SEA SIDE LANE, CLEARWATER FL 33756 |
| Phone | 7272388086 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST HELP THE DISADVANTAGED |
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
84% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deena Bandhu Trust | Forest Colony, IN | Scholarship orphanage and science fair | $22,535 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| National Audobon Society | New York, NY | Charity | $500 |
| Blue Mountain Center for Meditation | Tomales, CA | Charity | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Charity | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Ranson, WV | Charity | $500 |
| Sierra Club | Palm Coast, FL | Charity | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charity | $500 |
| St Libre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Charity | $400 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | Charity | $300 |
| Salvation Army | Clearwater, FL | Charity | $250 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charity | $200 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Charity | $100 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,785 | 23 |
| 2022 | $45,900 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540739349101204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0135035
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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