Ask Kothari Foundation Inc
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the listed recipients based in several states.
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ask Kothari Foundation Inc gave $45K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- -69.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- -81.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,613,603
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (28% 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 Ask Kothari Foundation Inc
- 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: 529 5Th Avenue Fl 18, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 840-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ask Kothari Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akshaya Patra USA ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in California (28% of grant dollars), New York (23%), New Jersey (22%), Florida (22%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ask Kothari Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 49% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $146K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra USA Canoga Park, CA | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| World Happiness Foundation Surfside, FL | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Life Global Paramus, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life USA Ronkonkoma, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Vivekananda Vidyapith Inc Wayne, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Culture of Healing Inc Elizaville, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Naku Foundation Berkeley, CA | For General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Share & Care Foundation Rochelle Park, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Wellness House Hunsdale, IL | For General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Jain Centre of America Elmhurst, NY | For General 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 | $1,613,603 | $53,179 | $56,162 | $45,000 | 10 | $45,000 | $43,169 | $92,503 |
| 2023 | $1,617,801 | $58,710 | $153,457 | $145,501 | 6 | $145,501 | $58,710 | $169,674 |
| 2022 | $1,713,634 | $53,753 | $118,088 | $101,001 | 9 | $101,001 | $53,753 | $121,553 |
| 2021 | $1,777,930 | $97,906 | $158,906 | $139,500 | 6 | $139,500 | $82,652 | $101,417 |
| 2020 | $1,838,930 | $800,512 | $67,423 | $58,926 | 6 | — | $86,963 | $74,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ask Kothari Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 foundation’s filing describes its giving as contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, World Happiness Foundation describes its work as mental health, happiness, and wellbeing education; Vivekananda Vidyapith describes character-building education and values classes for children, youth, and families; and Life Global describes community and global support for lifesaving initiatives. Wellness House says it offers education and support to people affected by cancer, at no cost and as a complement to medical treatment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $45,000 through 10 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,750. Among the recipients were Akshaya Patra USA ($10,000), World Happiness Foundation ($10,000), Life Global ($5,000), Gift of Life USA ($5,000), and Vivekananda Vidyapith ($5,000). Each grant was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Atul Kothari as president, Priti Kothari as secretary, Sahil Kothari as vice president, and Nandini Doshi as assistant treasurer.
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc is led by Atul Kothari, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Atul Kothari
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nandini Doshi
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priti Kothari
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sahil Kothari
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Ask Kothari Foundation Inc
How much does Ask Kothari Foundation Inc give each year?
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc gave $45K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 6 grants.
What is Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ask Kothari Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ask Kothari Foundation Inc give grants?
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (22%).
Does Ask Kothari Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Akshaya Patra USA ($10,000), World Happiness Foundation ($10,000) and Life Global ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ask Kothari Foundation Inc?
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ask Kothari Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its giving as contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ask Kothari 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 Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ask Kothari Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2757715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ask Kothari 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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