Arjun Kashmag Foundation
Arjun Kashmag Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $908K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $39K.
Arjun Kashmag Foundation at a glance
In short: Arjun Kashmag Foundation gave $72K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,000
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $907,797
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arjun Kashmag Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brain & Behavior Research Fdn ($15K). Together the top 9 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arjun Kashmag Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $74K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn Chicago, IL | Research Programs | $15,000 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation Arlington, VA | Research Programs | $12,000 |
| Shatterproof Norwalk, CT | Addiction Recovery Program | $12,000 |
| Mental Health America Alexandria, VA | Mental Health Programs | $10,000 |
| Hearth Glenshaw, PA | Family Services | $7,500 |
| Stiff Person Syndrome Research Bethesda, MD | Research Programs | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Kids Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Children's Programs | $5,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food B Duquesne, PA | Food for the Needy | $3,000 |
| Humane Society Pittsburgh, PA | Animal Care | $2,500 |
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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 | $907,797 | $35,634 | $79,334 | $72,000 | 9 | $72,000 | $39,070 | $67,549 |
| 2023 | $951,497 | $204,977 | $60,381 | $56,000 | 7 | $56,000 | $16,867 | $48,065 |
| 2022 | $900,261 | $124,420 | $79,178 | $74,000 | 10 | $74,000 | $26,826 | $46,920 |
| 2021 | $1,145,805 | $54,000 | $49,228 | $44,500 | 8 | $44,500 | $49,272 | $55,746 |
| 2020 | $864,213 | $80,663 | $4,874 | — | — | — | $80,663 | $41,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arjun Kashmag Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arjun Kashmag Foundation is led by Mohan Patel, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mohan Patel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Arjun Kashmag Foundation
How much does Arjun Kashmag Foundation give each year?
Arjun Kashmag Foundation gave $72K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 7 grants.
What is Arjun Kashmag Foundation's typical grant size?
Arjun Kashmag Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,000, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arjun Kashmag Foundation give grants?
Arjun Kashmag Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and Illinois (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Arjun Kashmag Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Arjun Kashmag Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Arjun Kashmag Foundation's largest grantees?
Arjun Kashmag Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brain & Behavior Research Fdn ($15,000), Asthma & Allergy Foundation ($12,000) and Shatterproof ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arjun Kashmag Foundation?
Arjun Kashmag Foundation reported $908K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arjun Kashmag Foundation's EIN?
Arjun Kashmag Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3723943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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