Bhatt Foundation Inc
Bhatt Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return and says the organization’s affairs were wound up, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bhatt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bhatt Foundation Inc gave $15K across 16 grants in 2020 (avg $909.25), top state California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $14,548
- Grants made (2020)
- 16
- Average grant
- $909
- Median grant
- $750
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bhatt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 10500 Arden Villa Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bhatt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in California (42%), Illinois (28%), New Jersey (17%), Arizona (7%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 16 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,548 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,000 | $15,558 | $14,548 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2020 grants were identified as being for education. One recipient, an individual recipient, describes its own mission as providing religious and spiritual guidance to the community and supporting charitable projects in the United States and India.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $14,548. Grant amounts ranged from $201 to $2,001, with a median of $750. Notable grants included $2,001 each to two individual recipients, and $2,000 to an individual recipient – Tri-State NJ. Other listed recipients included an individual recipient – Bakersfield ($1,126), an individual recipient – Phoenix ($1,001), and two HSHS St John’s Foundation entities ($1,000 each).
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Ashok G Bhatt as secretary/treasurer and Sudha A Bhatt as president.
Bhatt Foundation Inc is led by Sudha A. Bhatt, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Sudha A. Bhatt
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Ashok G. Bhatt
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Bhatt Foundation Inc
How much does Bhatt Foundation Inc give each year?
Bhatt Foundation Inc gave $15K across 16 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bhatt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bhatt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $750, and its average grant was $909, across 16 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bhatt Foundation Inc give grants?
Bhatt Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (28%) and New Jersey (17%).
Does Bhatt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Bhatt Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (16 grants).
What does Bhatt Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2020 grants were identified as being for education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bhatt Foundation Inc?
Bhatt Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Bhatt Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bhatt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0754968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Bhatt 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Bhatt Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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