Anantaa-Om Foundation
Anantaa-Om Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, with grant purposes listed as general operating support.
Anantaa-Om Foundation at a glance
In short: Anantaa-Om Foundation gave $1.3M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state Delaware. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,276,325
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,495
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $28,139,674
- +12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (16 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (27% 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 Anantaa-Om Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 163 John Street, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (203) 974-0332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anantaa-Om Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nudge Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 119 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware (27%), Texas (24%), Connecticut (18%), New York (16%), and Illinois (9%). These figures describe recipient states; they do not establish where the organizations conduct their work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anantaa-Om Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 37 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nudge Foundation Irving, TX | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Rocket Learning Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Adirondack North Country Association Saranac Lake, NY | General Operating Support | $135,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich Inc Greenwich, CT | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Civic Influencers Inc Lewes, DE | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| States United to Prevent Gun Violence Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Muskingum University New Concord, OH | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Backcountry Concerts Inc Glenville, CT | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation Lake Placid, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mar, PA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $28,139,674 | $923,571 | $1,359,506 | $1,276,325 | 37 | $1,276,325 | $850,570 | $1,263,733 |
| 2023 | $25,105,093 | $398,430 | $1,942,298 | $1,773,955 | 43 | $1,773,955 | $549,452 | $1,819,720 |
| 2021 | $31,829,533 | $4,638,105 | $1,846,792 | $1,669,502 | 39 | $1,670,175 | $830,775 | $1,028,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anantaa-Om Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, The Nudge Foundation says it works to alleviate poverty and promote education and public welfare in India. Civic Influencers says it works toward a more equitable and inclusive democracy by activating young people’s civic power. Backcountry Concerts says it presents jazz concerts and provides music programs for underserved youth.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in racial, social, and economic justice (Crossroads Fund), bird conservation (National Audubon Society), and lifelong learning and public-service media (WNET). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,276,325. Grants ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to The Nudge Foundation, $250,000 to Rocket Learning Foundation, $135,000 to Adirondack North Country Association, and $125,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich Inc. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Civic Influencers Inc. and States United to Prevent Gun Violence, $55,000 to Muskingum University, and $50,000 to Backcountry Concerts Inc. These were also listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel Khanna as president and Jaideep Khanna as secretary and treasurer.
Anantaa-Om Foundation is led by Rachel Khanna, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Khanna
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaideep Khanna
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Anantaa-Om Foundation
How much does Anantaa-Om Foundation give each year?
Anantaa-Om Foundation gave $1.3M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 43 grants.
What is Anantaa-Om Foundation's typical grant size?
Anantaa-Om Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $34,495, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anantaa-Om Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Anantaa-Om Foundation give grants?
Anantaa-Om Foundation's top state is Delaware, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and Connecticut (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Stamford, CT (4 grants) and Saranac Lake, NY (2 grants).
Does Anantaa-Om Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anantaa-Om Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anantaa-Om Foundation's largest grantees?
Anantaa-Om Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nudge Foundation ($300,000), Rocket Learning Foundation ($250,000) and Adirondack North Country Association ($135,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Anantaa-Om Foundation?
Anantaa-Om Foundation reported $28.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anantaa-Om Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, The Nudge Foundation says it works to alleviate poverty and promote education and public welfare in India. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anantaa-Om Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anantaa-Om Foundation's EIN?
Anantaa-Om Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2531318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Anantaa-Om 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Anantaa-Om Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/anantaa-om-foundation-morg_d0a7fe11aade45559a8c417ded125114
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