Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation
The Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation is a private foundation based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as food assistance, housing, and humanitarian aid.
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation at a glance
In short: Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation gave $4K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $229.375), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,670
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $229
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $246,858
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation
- 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: 5330 Morningview Court, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone: (847) 468-9755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akshaya Patra Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (44%), Illinois (26%), and the District of Columbia (16%). Recipients in Georgia received 7% and recipients in New York received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $420; repeat grants $143. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
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 $2K (2023) to $4K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation Fremont, CA | Operating | $1,600 |
| SOS Childrens Villages Washington, DC | Operating | $420 |
| American Red Cross Chicago, IL | Operating | $250 |
| Amnesty International Chicago, IL | Operating | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Operating | $250 |
| UNICEF - USA New York, NY | Operating | $100 |
| Oxfam Washington, DC | Operating | $100 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Operating | $100 |
| Feeding America Phoenix, AZ | Operating | $100 |
| Sonia Shah Foundation Deerfield, IL | Operating | $100 |
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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 | $246,858 | $5,099 | $5,174 | $3,670 | 16 | — |
| 2023 | $243,193 | $-17,800 | $4,178 | $2,140 | 14 | — |
| 2022 | $266,145 | $19,321 | $3,846 | $3,071 | 14 | $16,822 |
| 2021 | $250,670 | $38,409 | $3,218 | $2,170 | 14 | $35,128 |
| 2020 | $215,479 | $10,347 | $4,411 | $4,411 | 16 | $7,051 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address different needs: the Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger and that it believes food is a basic human right; Meals on Wheels America says it empowers local programs to improve seniors’ health and quality of life so no one is left hungry or isolated. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $3,670. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,600, with a median grant of $100. Its largest grants included $1,600 to Akshaya Patra Foundation, $420 to SOS Children’s Villages, and $250 each to the American Red Cross, Amnesty International, and Habitat for Humanity. Other reported grants included $100 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, $100 to Feeding America, and $50 to Meals on Wheels America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pallavi Jailwala as president and Bharat Jailwala and Monica Jailwala as trustees.
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation is led by Pallavi Jailwala, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pallavi Jailwala
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bharat Jailwala
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monica Jailwala
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation
How much does Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation give each year?
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation gave $4K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $2K across 14 grants.
What is Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's typical grant size?
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $229, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation that year got $420 on average.
Where does Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation give grants?
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's largest grantees?
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Akshaya Patra Foundation ($1,600), SOS Childrens Villages ($420) and American Red Cross ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation?
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation?
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 Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's EIN?
Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3884260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bharat and Pallavi Jailwala Foundation 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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