Bhutada Family Foundation
The Bhutada Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Bhutada Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bhutada Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Texas. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,319,711
- +101.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,317
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,176,516
- +93.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Bhutada Family 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: 4018 Westhollow Parkway, Houston, TX 77082
Phone: (281) 582-8407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bhutada Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Hindu Campsite ($912K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 66 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Florida, 8% to California, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bhutada Family Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $104K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1547% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 621% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $80K (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Hindu Campsite Columbus, TX | General support | $912,211 |
| Hindu University of America Orlando, FL | General support | $102,000 |
| Vivekanand Yoga University Norwalk, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Sew Intl USA - Swasthram Houston, TX | General support | $69,000 |
| Hindu Swaya Sevak Sangh USA Inc Rockaway, NJ | General support | $31,000 |
| Texas Gaushala Waller, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Hindus of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General support | $21,000 |
| Houston Maharashtra Mandal Houston, TX | General support | $11,000 |
| Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth Neshua, NH | General support | $10,000 |
| Life in Yoga Institute Silver Spring, MD | General support | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,176,516 | $5,760,231 | $1,322,547 | $1,319,711 | 18 | $1,320,911 | $145,047 | $212,565 |
| 2023 | $4,738,832 | $3,112,872 | $658,261 | $656,002 | 13 | $657,102 | $74,896 | $155,710 |
| 2022 | $2,284,221 | $176,000 | $246,497 | $244,001 | 17 | $244,001 | $176,000 | $112,313 |
| 2021 | $2,354,718 | $176,000 | $84,694 | $80,117 | 9 | $80,717 | $175,400 | $110,755 |
| 2020 | $2,263,412 | $220,000 | $200,616 | $198,000 | 9 | — | $220,000 | $108,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bhutada Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve Hindu education and spiritual learning, yoga and meditation, Hindu community activities, Indian cultural engagement, and regenerative practices. For example, Hindu University of America describes its mission as providing an educational and spiritual bridge in Hindu thought, while Houston Maharashtra Mandal says it provides a platform for social engagement and the promotion of Maharashtra’s language and culture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,319,711. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $912,211, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $912,211 to Texas Hindu Campsite, $102,000 to Hindu University of America, $100,000 to Vivekanand Yoga University, $69,000 to Sew Intl USA - Swasthram, and $31,000 to Hindu Swaya Sevak Sangh USA Inc. The filing lists each of these grants for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ramesh Bhutada as President, Rishi Bhutada as Secretary, and Kiran Bhutada as Vice President.
Bhutada Family Foundation is led by Ramesh Bhutada, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ramesh Bhutada
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiran Bhutada
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rishi Bhutada
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Bhutada Family Foundation
How much does Bhutada Family Foundation give each year?
Bhutada Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $656K across 13 grants.
What is Bhutada Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bhutada Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $73,317, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bhutada Family Foundation that year got $104K on average.
Where does Bhutada Family Foundation give grants?
Bhutada Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does Bhutada Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bhutada Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bhutada Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bhutada Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Hindu Campsite ($912,211), Hindu University of America ($102,000) and Vivekanand Yoga University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bhutada Family Foundation?
Bhutada Family Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bhutada Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve Hindu education and spiritual learning, yoga and meditation, Hindu community activities, Indian cultural engagement, and regenerative practices. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bhutada Family 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 Bhutada Family Foundation's EIN?
Bhutada Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2051596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bhutada Family 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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