Deshpande Family Foundation
Deshpande Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $391K. Net investment income was $16K.
Deshpande Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Deshpande Family Foundation gave $391K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $391,000
- +163.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,875
- +163.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,591,413
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Deshpande Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hindu University of America ($200K). Together the top 8 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 40 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deshpande Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 136% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 464% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $391K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu University of America Orlando, FL | Charitable/Educational | $200,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Charitable/Educational | $100,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center Orlando, FL | Charitable/Education | $50,000 |
| Hindu American Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable/Education | $10,000 |
| Orlando Science Center Orlando, FL | Charitable/Education | $10,000 |
| Pathway for Life Academy Inc Gotha, FL | Charitable/Education | $10,000 |
| Indian American Business Association Orlando, FL | Charitable/Educational | $10,000 |
| Raas Rampage Orlando, FL | Charitable/Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,591,413 | $76,934 | $391,000 | $391,000 | 8 | $391,000 | $16,351 | $84,208 |
| 2023 | $1,836,307 | $46,951 | $160,259 | $148,500 | 8 | $148,500 | $49,957 | $94,713 |
| 2022 | $1,804,281 | $75,097 | $350,405 | $262,000 | 8 | $262,000 | $119,652 | $91,417 |
| 2021 | $2,079,589 | $289,181 | $179,393 | $165,500 | 7 | $165,500 | $169,106 | $99,395 |
| 2020 | $1,969,801 | $196,301 | $127,581 | $118,500 | 9 | — | $235,532 | $93,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deshpande Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deshpande Family Foundation is led by Chitra A. Deshpande, V. President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chitra A. Deshpande
V. President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anil D. Deshpande Anil D. Deshpande E.
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Anjali A. Desphande
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anil D. Deshpande (2020–2023) — President
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 Deshpande Family Foundation
How much does Deshpande Family Foundation give each year?
Deshpande Family Foundation gave $391K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 8 grants.
What is Deshpande Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Deshpande Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $48,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deshpande Family Foundation give grants?
Deshpande Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (6 grants).
Does Deshpande Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Deshpande Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable/Education" (4 grants) and "Charitable/Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Deshpande Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Deshpande Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hindu University of America ($200,000), University of Central Florida ($100,000) and Dr Phillips Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deshpande Family Foundation?
Deshpande Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $391K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Deshpande Family Foundation's EIN?
Deshpande Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1947794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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