Dhatt Family Foundation
Dhatt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing describes this activity as grants and donations to further the Blue Sea Waves Foundation mission.
Dhatt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dhatt Family Foundation gave $260K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,043
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,501
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,875,647
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dhatt Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 925 H Street Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (510) 378-1448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dhatt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sikh Family Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (51%), the District of Columbia (12%), New York (8%), Virginia (8%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dhatt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 40 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1056% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $19K (2020) to $260K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh Family Center San Carlos, CA | To Further Theorganizations Mission | $30,000 |
| Alameda Health System Foundation Oakland, CA | To Further Theorganizationsmission. | $20,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | To Further Theorganizationsmission. | $10,563 |
| Nilc Immigrant Justice Fund Los Angeles, CA | To Further Theorganizations Mission. | $10,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Waterbury, VT | To Further Theorganizationsmission | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Inc Warrenton, VA | To Further Theorganizationsmission | $10,000 |
| Wildaid San Francisco, CA | To Further Theorganizationsmission | $10,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, CA | To Further Theorganizationsmission | $10,000 |
| Temple University School of Medicine New York, NY | To Further Theorganizationsmission | $10,000 |
| Resurge International Sunnyvale, CA | To Further Theorganizations Mission | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2022, reported revenue was $20,000.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,875,647 | — | $262,776 | $260,043 | 40 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $10,138,423 | — | $228,925 | $227,485 | 37 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $10,367,348 | $20,000 | $152,527 | $147,552 | 35 | — | $610 | — |
| 2021 | $10,508,476 | $10,000,000 | $31,524 | $22,500 | 15 | $31,524 | — | $36,946 |
| 2020 | $531,000 | $250,000 | $19,000 | $19,000 | 15 | — | — | $18,173 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing does not state a separate mission for Dhatt Family Foundation. Its grants went to organizations whose stated missions include community well-being and gender justice (Sikh Family Center), health equity (Alameda Health System Foundation), care for people born with clefts (Smile Train), wildlife and rainforest protection (Rainforest Trust and WildAid), reconstructive surgery (ReSurge International), and eye care in underserved areas (Himalayan Cataract Project).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $260,043. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $30,000 to Sikh Family Center, $20,000 to Alameda Health System Foundation, and $10,563 to Smile Train. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to NILC Immigrant Justice Fund, Himalayan Cataract Project, Rainforest Trust, WildAid, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine, ReSurge International, Save the Children, and World Wildlife Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roopa Dhatt, Renu Dhatt, and Sumeet Dhatt as trustees.
Dhatt Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roopa Dhatt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renu Dhatt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sumeet Dhatt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/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 Dhatt Family Foundation
How much does Dhatt Family Foundation give each year?
Dhatt Family Foundation gave $260K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $227K across 37 grants.
What is Dhatt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dhatt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,501, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dhatt Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Dhatt Family Foundation give grants?
Dhatt Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Dhatt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Dhatt Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Theorganizationsmission" (25 grants) and "To Further Theorganizations Mission." (13 grants).
Who are Dhatt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dhatt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sikh Family Center ($30,000), Alameda Health System Foundation ($20,000) and Smile Train ($10,563), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dhatt Family Foundation?
Dhatt Family Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does Dhatt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing does not state a separate mission for Dhatt Family Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dhatt Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dhatt Family Foundation's EIN?
Dhatt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2600378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dhatt 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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Grantable. (2026). Dhatt Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dhatt-family-foundation-morg_47fce53f6c2148a49034e211fd519f80
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