Arora Family Foundation Inc
Arora Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Andover, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $39,637 to charitable organizations.
Arora Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arora Family Foundation Inc gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,637
- +3863.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,202
- +120.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $446,256
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arora Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 7 Burton Farm Dr, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (508) 789-6766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arora Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Lazarus House Ministries Lawrence, MA | Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Fremont, CA | Charitable Purposes | $2,750 |
| Indians for Collective Action Sunnyvale, CA | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| The Ad Foundation Maryville, TN | Charitable Purposes | $2,100 |
| Hindi Manch Lexington, MA | Charitable Purposes | $2,100 |
| India Association of Greater Boston Burlington, MA | Charitable Purposes | $1,687 |
| India New England Multimedia Inc Lynnfield, MA | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Women Who Win Inc Lynnfield, MA | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Saheli Inc Burlington, MA | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $446,256 | $41,056 | $45,479 | $39,637 | 18 | $39,637 | $35,752 | $25,575 |
| 2023 | $450,679 | $-10,952 | $8,890 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $7,686 | $22,285 |
| 2022 | $470,521 | $-917 | $28,562 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $4,858 | $24,455 |
| 2021 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,012 |
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.
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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- Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University 85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living · Due November 15, 2026
- Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award $5,000 · Due November 24, 2026
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