Caravanserai Project
CARAVANSERAI PROJECT PROMOTES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS BY BRIDGING GAPS BETWEEN CULTURES AND ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH FIDUCIARY AND INTERMEDIARY SUPPORT VIA TRAININGS, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. IT SERVES AS A FIDUCIARY FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING CONSISTENTLY WITH THE MISSION OF CARAVANSERAI PROJECT INCLUDING MOSSIER SOCIAL ACTION
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$745K
-49.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$155K
Grant Count
20
Avg Grant Size
$8K
About Caravanserai Project
Based on IRS filings
Caravanserai Project is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in PALM SPRINGS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $745K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $19K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $745,147 | $1,475,288 | $544,060 |
| Revenue | $1,007,396 | $2,406,476 | $889,280 |
| Expenses | $1,765,431 | $1,532,096 | $1,002,030 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,262 | $102 | $115 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Caravanserai Project
Business Training and Funding
CARAVANSERAI PROJECT
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
One-on-One Coaching
CARAVANSERAI PROJECT
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SEED Lab Pre-Accelerator
CARAVANSERAI PROJECT
Amount
Full and partial scholarships available; program value over $15,000
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Paul Casas Videography ($12,500), Amada Aba Llc ($10,000), Prema's Permaculture & Composting ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMADA ABA LLC SAN BERNARDINO, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $10,000 |
| BLIND DOGS LLC CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,000 |
| BUREAUCOM LLC LAGUNA BEACH, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,500 |
| BUSTOWN MODERN PALM SPRINGS, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,000 |
| CANDY'S DATES THERMAL, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,000 |
| GOODIE FARM CHERRY VALLEY, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,000 |
| GREENNIBBLES FARM HEMET, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,000 |
| HOLISTIC HEALING HAUS RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,500 |
| HOLISTICS SOAPS & MORE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,500 |
| HUERTA DEL VALLE COMMUNITY GARDEN URBAN FARM ONTARIO, CA | PROVIDE MISSION-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT AND FUNDING | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN BENNETT | BOARD TREASURER | 40 | $65,700 |
| LARRY COLTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRAIG DOUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HELI CASTANEDA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JERRY FOGELSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS-GILLISPIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RHETT WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVEN PALMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEREYDA RODRIGUEZ-LOO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEEDEE TOWERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REGINAL WEATHERSPOON-BELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRANZENE MINOTT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $67,039 |
| MIHAI PATRU | PRESIDENT | 40 | $100,450 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caravanserai Project?
Caravanserai Project is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in PALM SPRINGS, CA. It holds $745K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Caravanserai Project?
As of 2024, Caravanserai Project holds $745K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $155K in 2024.
Where does Caravanserai Project operate?
Caravanserai Project has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Caravanserai Project award?
In 2024, Caravanserai Project awarded 20 grants totaling $155K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Caravanserai Project's EIN?
Caravanserai Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2497638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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