Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation
The Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Marino, California. Its 2024 filing lists support for religious and educational purposes, including church renovation, a school project in eastern India, and scholarships at the University of Texas at Austin Law School.
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation gave $456K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. 82% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $455,827
- +120.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,396
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,153
- Total assets
- $4,274,816
- -7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (27 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 Rosalind Rd, San Marino, CA 91108-1130
Phone: (626) 922-2444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Snehajyoti Charitable Trust ($107K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 133 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant distribution lists California as 19% of grant dollars, Texas as 5%, Connecticut as 4%, and Georgia as 1%. The largest reported share, 69%, is marked with an unspecified state designation. Grants also included recipients outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 33 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2021) to $456K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Religious | $40,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra | Religious | $39,089 |
| Snehajyoti Charitable Trust | Religious | $35,591 |
| Centre for Non Formal Educa | Religious | $33,041 |
| Snehajyoti Charitable Trust | Religious | $27,519 |
| Snehajyoti Charitable Trust | Religious | $26,490 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Educational | $25,000 |
| Sisters of St Charles | Religious | $24,177 |
| Saint Philp The Apostle Church Pasadena, CA | Religious | $20,000 |
| Belgaum Xavier Co Pct Ltd | Religious | $18,356 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,274,816 | $120,971 | $457,645 | $455,827 | 40 | $448,845 | $19,753 | $206,911 |
| 2023 | $4,611,490 | $-156,348 | $382,608 | $206,769 | 20 | $376,769 | — | $209,313 |
| 2022 | $3,876,742 | $1,281,374 | $316,608 | $315,022 | 16 | $316,658 | $274,357 | $181,612 |
| 2021 | $3,542,639 | $334,356 | $176,201 | $174,213 | 29 | $372,229 | $334,356 | $148,027 |
| 2020 | $3,652,738 | $26,808 | $215,889 | $180,117 | 28 | — | $155,225 | $150,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants and charitable activities include religious and educational support. Among its grantees, Works in New Directions Inc. describes its purpose as assisting “the poor, needy and powerless,” while Unbound says it supports families and communities worldwide on their self-directed paths out of poverty. Pregnancy Help Center describes its work as providing information, education, and practical assistance to women facing crisis pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $455,827. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $6,153. Notable grants included $40,000 to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for religious purposes, $25,000 to the University of Texas at Austin for educational purposes, and $20,000 to Saint Philp The Apostle Church for religious purposes. Other large religious grants included $39,089 to Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra and $35,591 to Snehajyoti Charitable Trust.
The foundation also reported charitable activities supporting the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’s Called to Renew church renovation program, a new high school built by the Passionists Catholic religious order in Peh, eastern India, and University of Texas at Austin Law School scholarships for students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allan Shenoi as President.
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation is led by Allan Shenoi, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan Shenoi
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lalita Shenoi (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation
How much does Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation give each year?
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation gave $456K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 20 grants.
What is Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,153, and its average grant was $11,396, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation give grants?
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Claremont, CA (2 grants).
Does Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (30 grants) and "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Snehajyoti Charitable Trust ($107,415 across 4 grants), Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra ($51,312 across 2 grants) and Archdiocese of Los Angeles ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation?
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $449K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants and charitable activities include religious and educational support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3865778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/allan-and-lalita-charitable-foundation-morg_cbffdc4c3ee24a07b365b95be88c07c1
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