Deshpande Family Foundation
Deshpande Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stoneham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $612K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $71K.
Deshpande Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Deshpande Family Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $54,500
- +947.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,056
- +132.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $612,022
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Deshpande Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chinmaya Mission Boston ($11K). Together the top 9 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deshpande Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 147% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $55K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinmaya Mission Boston Andover, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $11,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA Houston, TX | Unrestricted General Support | $10,000 |
| Samskrita Bharati San Diego, CA | Unrestricted General Support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Rwanda Youth Partnership Boston, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Ne-SRS Brundavan Shirley, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Freeland Foundation Chelmsford, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Prerna Performing Arts Newton, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $2,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Unrestricted General Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $612,022 | $71,128 | $59,776 | $54,500 | 9 | $54,500 | $71,128 | $37,142 |
| 2025 | $600,670 | $-5,576 | $11,372 | $5,201 | 2 | $5,225 | $3,868 | $41,027 |
| 2024 | $617,618 | $49,837 | $21,217 | $11,500 | 2 | $11,559 | $49,837 | $34,268 |
| 2023 | $588,998 | $-16,937 | $26,507 | $26,500 | 5 | $26,507 | $3,013 | $31,857 |
| 2022 | $632,442 | $28,902 | $51,791 | $48,000 | 5 | $48,042 | $28,902 | $43,451 |
| 2021 | $654,331 | $146,286 | $28,816 | $26,000 | 3 | — | $146,286 | $42,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deshpande Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deshpande Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gururaj Deshpande
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaishree Deshpande
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $55K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
What is Deshpande Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Deshpande Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,056, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deshpande Family Foundation give grants?
Deshpande Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Deshpande Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Deshpande Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Deshpande Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Deshpande Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Chinmaya Mission Boston ($11,000), Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA ($10,000) and Samskrita Bharati ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Deshpande Family Foundation?
Deshpande Family Foundation reported $612K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Deshpande Family Foundation's EIN?
Deshpande Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6705396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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