Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in West Point, Georgia. It reported 22 grants totaling $32,350 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable, religious, and educational purposes among the listed grants.
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc gave $32K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,350
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,470
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $480,427
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 304 Briarcliff Rd, West Point, GA 31833-5212
Phone: (706) 518-3900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phillips Academy Andover ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Alabama, 43%; Georgia, 27%; Massachusetts, 15%; Pennsylvania, 9%; and North Carolina, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Academy Andover Andover, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Parakaleo Ministries Huntsville, AL | Religious | $4,500 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Educational | $3,000 |
| University of Pennysylvania Philadelphia, PA | Education | $3,000 |
| West Point Welfare Association West Point, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lanett High School Lanett, AL | Educational | $1,500 |
| Springwood School Lanett, AL | Education | $1,500 |
| Valley High School Valley, AL | Educational | $1,500 |
| Darlington School Rome, GA | Educational | $1,000 |
| H Grady Bradshaw Chambers Valley, AL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,427 | $27,940 | $33,425 | $32,350 | 22 | $32,350 | $25,790 | $26,021 |
| 2024 | $485,912 | $25,457 | $27,780 | $26,128 | 26 | $26,128 | $25,005 | $24,291 |
| 2023 | $488,235 | $15,541 | $30,475 | $25,703 | 29 | $25,703 | $15,469 | $24,415 |
| 2022 | $493,884 | $161,169 | $29,150 | $28,875 | 33 | $28,875 | $160,894 | $23,901 |
| 2021 | $361,865 | $116,552 | $29,025 | $28,750 | 33 | $28,750 | $116,277 | $26,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for schools and universities, religious organizations, and charitable organizations.
Among the grantees, the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its mission as working with communities to advance racial justice, dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights. Darlington School says it seeks to provide a diverse and inclusive learning community and empower students to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect. Christian Service Center says it provides food and emergency aid, including assistance with case work, counseling referrals, rent, and utilities to low-income residents in its service area. Sarva Dharma Service Center describes itself as a volunteer-supported community service organization that brings people together to serve humanity with love and compassion and provide services without discrimination.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $32,350. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $875.
Among the largest listed grants were $5,000 to Phillips Academy Andover for charitable purposes; $4,500 to Parakaleo Ministries for religious purposes; $3,000 each to the University of Georgia for educational purposes and the University of Pennysylvania for education; and $2,000 to West Point Welfare Association for charitable purposes. Other listed grants included $1,500 each to Lanett High School, Springwood School, and Valley High School; $1,000 each to Darlington School, H Grady Bradshaw Chambers, and Southern Poverty Law Center; and $750 to the Carter Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Appa Rao Donthamsetty as president, and Wayne Scroggs, Ramesh Donthamsetty, Supriya Donthamsetty, and Smita Donthamsetty as trustees.
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc is led by Appa Rao Donthamsetty, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Appa Rao Donthamsetty
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramesh Donthamsetty
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Smita Donthamsetty
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Supriya Donthamsetty
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wayne Scroggs
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc
How much does Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc gave $32K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 26 grants.
What is Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $1,470, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's top state is Alabama, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (27%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Valley, AL (6 grants), West Point, GA (3 grants), Lanett, AL (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants) and "Educational" (9 grants).
Who are Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Phillips Academy Andover ($5,000), Parakaleo Ministries ($4,500) and University of Georgia ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc?
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc reported $480K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and universities, religious organizations, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc?
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 Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2509407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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