The Vattikuti Foundation
Invitation OnlySouthfield, Michigan · EIN 38-3380162 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$44.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $16,000.
From the return
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
69% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | Vattikuti urology department support | $2,160,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Dept. of urology postdoctoral resarch fellowships support | $82,753 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Kristi House | Miami, FL | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Flint Institute of Art | Flint, MI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Overton Youth Center | Miami, FL | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Women's Emergency Network | Miami, FL | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Miami Foundation for Mental Health | Miami, FL | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Lotus Endowment Fund | Miami Beach, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vidhya Bharat Foundation of America | Concord, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rochester Community Schools Foundation | Rochester, MI | Vex robotics world championships project support | $4,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Miami, FL | General operating support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,396,753 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,230,556 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103920
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3380162
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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