Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Bellaire, TX EIN: 46-4229461

The ANYA & AARAV BHOJWANI FOUNDATION IN is a private foundation based in Bellaire, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including children’s rights, education, literacy, cancer prevention and awareness, animal welfare, and library programs.

Key facts about Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc

In short: Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc gave $46K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
46-4229461
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$45,900
Grants made (2024)
17
Average grant
$2,700
Median grant
$3,000
New grantees (estimate)
18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024)
Total assets
$867,627
Primary geography
Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$868K

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$46K

+4.2% YoY

Grant Count

17

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+4.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

18%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 104% 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.

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 show support for organizations working in several areas, including children’s rights and education, cancer prevention and awareness, animal welfare, and libraries. One grantee, Project Beauty Share, describes its mission as collecting and distributing personal hygiene, cosmetics, and beauty products through nonprofits serving women and families overcoming abuse, addiction, homelessness, and poverty.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $45,900. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000.

The largest listed grants included $10,000 to CRY for children’s rights and $5,000 to Rice University to support higher education. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Easter Seals, the Down Syndrome Association, Magic Bus, Pratham, AAD Dermatology, Houston SPCA, and Susan G. Komen. Project Beauty Share received $1,000.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 22% to Massachusetts, 7% to Illinois, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

HoustonBellaireBraintreeSugar LandDallasRosemontSan FranciscoArlingtonColumbusNew YorkSan JoseSpokaneStafford

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K18 grants2020 15 grants2021 14 grants2022 17 grants2023 17 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $47K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $46K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Cry: $10KCry$10KRice University: $5KRice University$5KEaster Seals: $3KEaster Seals$3KDown Syndrome Association: $3KDown Syndrome Association$3KMagic Bus: $3KMagic Bus$3KPratham: $3KPratham$3KAAD Dermatology: $3KAAD Dermatology$3KHouston SPCA: $3KHouston SPCA$3KSusan G Komen: $3KSusan G Komen$3KAwty International School: $3KAwty International School$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Cry ($10K). Together the top 10 received $39K.

Grant Size Distribution

81 grants across all recorded years

81<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cry Braintree, MAChildren's Rights$10,000
Rice University Houston, TXSupport Higher Education$5,000
Easter Seals Bellaire, TXSupport Programs for Children & Adul$3,000
Down Syndrome Association Houston, TXHuman Rights Organization$3,000
Magic Bus Houston, TXEducation for Youth$3,000
Pratham Houston, TXImprove Literacy in India$3,000
AAD Dermatology Rosemont, ILPrevent Cancer$3,000
Houston SPCA Houston, TXTo Promote Animal Welfare$3,000
Susan G Komen Dallas, TXBreast Cancer Awareness$3,000
Awty International School Houston, TXTo Promote Education$2,650

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $867,627 $17,944 $49,179 $45,900
2023 $898,862 $31,246 $16,044 $44,050
2022 $912,818 -$16,245 $2,273 $37,351
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$867,627$898,862$912,818
Revenue$17,944$31,246$-16,245
Expenses$49,179$16,044$2,273
Qualifying Distributions$45,900$14,730$38,393
Net Investment Income$34,999$44,829$22,954
Distributable Amount$44,067$44,063$43,023

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Dilip Bhojwani, Anya Bhojwani, and Aarav Bhojwani as directors.

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Aarav Bhojwani

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Anya Bhojwani

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Dilip Bhojwani

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 4528 Maple St, Bellaire, TX 77401

Frequently asked questions about Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc

How much does Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc give each year?

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc gave $46K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 17 grants.

What is Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,700, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.

Where does Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc give grants?

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants) and Bellaire, TX (3 grants).

Does Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cry ($10,000), Rice University ($5,000) and Easter Seals ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc?

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc reported $868K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas, including children’s rights and education, cancer prevention and awareness, animal welfare, and libraries. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc?

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 Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's EIN?

Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4229461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Anya & Aarav Bhojwani Foundation Inc 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.

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