Ujala Foundation
Invitation OnlyBonita Springs, Florida · EIN 26-3274193 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$42.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $40,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General purpose contribution | $1,925,000 |
| Drexel University's Lebow College of Business | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose contribution | $250,000 |
| Indiaspora | San Francisco, CA | General purpose contribution | $75,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of DC | Washington, DC | General purpose contribution | $40,000 |
| Albemarle Housing Improvement Project | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose contribution | $30,000 |
| Howard C Liebengood Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Drexel University's Lebow College of Business | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Indian Philanthropy Alliance | Indianipolis, IN | General purpose contribution | $12,500 |
| Iit Bombay Heritage Fund | Cupertino, CA | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Arlington, VA | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Staten Island, NY | General purpose contribution | $2,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose contribution | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose contribution | $1,000 |
| Brian Grant Foundation | Portland, OR | General purpose contribution | $900 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,453,400 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,711,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3274193
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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