Wadhwani Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos, California · EIN 77-0450893 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.3M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$150,001
Total assets$155.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,001 and $150,001.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General public support | $3,700,000 |
| Center for Strategic & International Studies | Washington, DC | General public support | $1,000,000 |
| Iit Bombay | Cupertino, CA | General public support | $600,000 |
| Center for Cellular and Molecular Platform | Bangalore, IN | General public support | $150,001 |
| Iisc Foundation | Allen, TX | General public support | $150,001 |
| Iit Delhi | Fremont, CA | General public support | $150,001 |
| Iit Hyderabad Foundation | Fremont, CA | General public support | $150,001 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madra | Cupertino, CA | General public support | $150,001 |
| Foundation for Excellence | Sunnyvale, CA | General public support | $132,713 |
| Saloni Heart Foundation | San Jose, CA | General public support | $50,001 |
| American India Foundation | New York, NY | General public support | $25,000 |
| Indiaspora | San Francisco, CA | General public support | $25,000 |
| Maitri Charitable Trust | Santa Clara, CA | General public support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,307,719 | 13 |
| 2023 | $3,602,138 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349100374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0450893
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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