Arora Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Andover, MA EIN: 87-4048921

ARORA FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Andover, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $39,637 to charitable organizations.

Key facts about Arora Family Foundation Inc

In short: Arora Family Foundation Inc gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
87-4048921
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$39,637
Grants made (2024)
18
Average grant
$2,202
Median grant
$1,250
Total assets
$446,256
Primary geography
Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. 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

$446K

-1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+3863.7% YoY

Grant Count

18

+1700.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+120.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arora Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Arora Family Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The filing describes the 2024 grants as being for “Charitable Purposes.” Grantees’ own mission statements indicate that the supported organizations work in areas including education, hunger and nutrition, community development, services for South Asian women and families, and rehabilitation and training for people with visual impairments. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.

For example, Akshaya Patra Foundation (USA) says it addresses childhood hunger and malnutrition and promotes education for children throughout India. Saheli says it empowers South Asian women and families to lead safe and healthy lives, including through free services for underserved women experiencing domestic abuse. Anaya Scholars says it supports first-generation and low-income college students to help close the graduation gap.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $39,637. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest grants were $10,000 to Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation and $7,500 to Lazarus House Ministries. Other notable grants included $2,750 to Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, $2,500 to Indians for Collective Action, and $2,100 each to The AD Foundation and Hindi Manch. In 2023, it reported one grant totaling $1,000; in 2022, it reported one totaling $25,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (50%), Texas (28%), California (13%), Tennessee (5%), and Louisiana (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

BurlingtonHoustonLawrenceLexingtonLynnfieldBaton RougeBostonBrooklineFalls ChurchFremontMaryvilleNeedhamSunnyvaleWoburn

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K0 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 18 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $40K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation: $10KEkal Vidyalaya Foundation$10KLazarus House Ministries: $8KLazarus House Ministries$8KAkshaya Patra Foundation USA: $3KAkshaya Patra Foundation USA$3KIndians for Collective Action: $3KIndians for Collective Action$3KThe Ad Foundation: $2KThe Ad Foundation$2KHindi Manch: $2KHindi Manch$2KIndia Association of Greater Boston: $2KIndia Association of GreaterBoston$2KIndia New England Multimedia Inc: $2KIndia New England MultimediaInc$2KWomen Who Win Inc: $2KWomen Who Win Inc$2KSaheli Inc: $1KSaheli Inc$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

20<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Houston, TXCharitable Purposes$10,000
Lazarus House Ministries Lawrence, MACharitable Purposes$7,500
Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Fremont, CACharitable Purposes$2,750
Indians for Collective Action Sunnyvale, CACharitable Purposes$2,500
The Ad Foundation Maryville, TNCharitable Purposes$2,100
Hindi Manch Lexington, MACharitable Purposes$2,100
India Association of Greater Boston Burlington, MACharitable Purposes$1,687
India New England Multimedia Inc Lynnfield, MACharitable Purposes$1,500
Women Who Win Inc Lynnfield, MACharitable Purposes$1,500
Saheli Inc Burlington, MACharitable Purposes$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $446,256 $41,056 $45,479 $39,637
2023 $450,679 -$10,952 $8,890 $1,000
2022 $470,521 -$917 $28,562 $25,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$446,256$450,679$470,521
Revenue$41,056$-10,952$-917
Expenses$45,479$8,890$28,562
Qualifying Distributions$39,637$1,000$25,000
Net Investment Income$35,752$7,686$4,858
Distributable Amount$25,575$22,285$24,455

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Manish Arora as president, clerk, secretary, and director.

Arora Family Foundation Inc is led by Manish Arora, President, Clerk, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Manish Arora

    President, Clerk, Secretary & Director

    On filings since 2021

    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.

Contact

Mailing address: 7 Burton Farm Dr, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (508) 789-6766

Frequently asked questions about Arora Family Foundation Inc

How much does Arora Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Arora Family Foundation Inc gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.

What is Arora Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Arora Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,202, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Arora Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Arora Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants), Lawrence, MA (2 grants), Lexington, MA (2 grants) and Lynnfield, MA (2 grants).

Who are Arora Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Arora Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation ($10,000), Lazarus House Ministries ($7,500) and Akshaya Patra Foundation USA ($2,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Arora Family Foundation Inc?

Arora Family Foundation Inc reported $446K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Arora Family Foundation Inc fund?

The filing describes the 2024 grants as being for “Charitable Purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Arora Family Foundation Inc?

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 Arora Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Arora Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4048921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Does Arora Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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