The Desai Foundation
Invitation OnlyFrankfort, Illinois · EIN 20-5845478 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$107K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$501
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $101 and $10,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Shakti Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charity | $45,501 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Charity | $30,000 |
| Edward Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Mandir - Iskcon Detroit | Detroit, MI | Charity | $501 |
| Ekta Center | Irvine, CA | Charity | $201 |
| Hindu Temple - Canton | Canton Township, MI | Charity | $101 |
| Harinam Sankirtan Madal | Canton, MI | Charity | $101 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,505 | 10 |
| 2024 | $72,351 | 8 |
| 2023 | $35,016 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5845478
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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