Baps Charities Inc
BAPS Charities Inc is a public charity based in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing describes work promoting health care, education, natural-resource protection, youth development, community harmony, and disaster relief, including support for other organizations engaged in these activities. The organization’s website describes BAPS Charities as a volunteer-driven charity active in nine countries across five continents.
Baps Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Baps Charities Inc gave $141K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state New Jersey. 87% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,760
- +118.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,384
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $29,396,575
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 87% first-time grantees (13 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Baps Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 N Main St, Robbinsville, NJ 08561-3209
Phone: (723) 777-1414
Website: https://bapscharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baps Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robbinsville Board of Education ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes BAPS Charities’ work as both local and global and says the organization is active in nine countries across five continents. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to New Jersey (27%), Tennessee (16%), California (14%), Florida (14%), and Georgia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Baps Charities Inc open to new grantees?
87%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 15 grantees (87%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 7% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $65K (2023) to $175K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville Board of Education Robbinsville TWP, NJ | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $20,000 |
| Education Equal Opportunity Group Inc Nashville, TN | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $15,245 |
| Children's Dream Fund St Petersburg, FL | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $11,285 |
| Alabama Chapter of the American Academy Montgomery, AL | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $10,600 |
| Community Addiction Recover Efforts Trenton, NJ | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $10,000 |
| Tiger Woods Foundation Inc Irvine, CA | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $10,000 |
| Firefighter Cancer Support Network Inc Burbank, CA | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $10,000 |
| Best Food Forward Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $8,250 |
| The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Savannah, GA | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $7,500 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Oceanport, NJ | Community Program; Walk-a-Thon | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,396,575 | $7,808,634 | $7,587,039 | $140,760 | 15 | $1,037,634 |
| 2023 | $28,664,515 | $5,782,333 | $521,166 | $64,500 | 5 | $742,542 |
| 2022 | $22,331,646 | $7,721,499 | $2,508,907 | $135,000 | 5 | $217,736 |
| 2021 | $18,858,476 | $9,229,652 | $4,830,960 | $166,000 | 13 | $425,464 |
| 2020 | $13,380,570 | $6,778,027 | $6,241,579 | $175,000 | 20 | $278,950 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to undertake programs promoting health care, education, natural resources, youth development, and community harmony; provide relief during natural disasters; and support other organizations engaged in those activities. Its 2024 filing also describes work to build educational institutions, empower underprivileged people, strengthen family unity, and invest in children and youth.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of community organizations. Children’s Dream Fund says its mission is to make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses in west central Florida and provide lasting memories for children and families. Firefighter Cancer Support Network says it assists firefighters, EMS providers, and their immediate families diagnosed with cancer through peer support, training, and guidance. Tiger Woods Foundation says it works to empower students through education. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Lamb Center says it serves neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, BAPS Charities reported 15 grants totaling $140,760. Grants ranged from $5,055 to $20,000, with a median of $8,250. The listed grant purposes were “Community Program; Walk-a-thon.”
Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Robbinsville Board of Education in New Jersey; $15,245 to Education Equal Opportunity Group in Tennessee; $11,285 to Children’s Dream Fund in Florida; and $10,600 to the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy in Alabama. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Community Addiction Recover Efforts in New Jersey, Tiger Woods Foundation in California, and Firefighter Cancer Support Network in California; and $8,250 to Best Food Forward Foundation in Florida.
BAPS Charities’ website describes fundraising by its members and volunteers for charitable causes and invites people to support their activities. It does not specify a process for outside organizations to request grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nilkanth Patel as president and director; Anand Mehta as vice president and director; Bhavesh Amin as secretary and director; Yogendra Parmar as treasurer; and Govind Vaghasia, Praful Raja, and Rati Patel as directors.
Baps Charities Inc is led by Nilkanth Patel, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nilkanth Patel
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anand Mehta
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bhavesh Amin
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Govind Vaghasia
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Praful Raja
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rati Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yogendra Parmar
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 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 Baps Charities Inc
How much does Baps Charities Inc give each year?
Baps Charities Inc gave $141K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 5 grants.
What is Baps Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Baps Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,250, and its average grant was $9,384, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baps Charities Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Baps Charities Inc give grants?
Baps Charities Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (16%) and California (14%).
Does Baps Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Baps Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Program; Walk-a-Thon" (15 grants).
Who are Baps Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Baps Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Robbinsville Board of Education ($20,000), Education Equal Opportunity Group Inc ($15,245) and Children's Dream Fund ($11,285), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baps Charities Inc?
Baps Charities Inc reported $29.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What does Baps Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to undertake programs promoting health care, education, natural resources, youth development, and community harmony; provide relief during natural disasters; and support other organizations engaged in those activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baps Charities Inc?
Baps Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bapscharities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Baps Charities Inc's EIN?
Baps Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1530694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Baps Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baps-charities-inc-morg_8c7a6427f6cb4cc3bd8c6f8a7f4311e9
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