Flowering Tree
Flowering Tree is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $235K.
Flowering Tree at a glance
In short: Flowering Tree gave $235K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $59K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,000
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,750
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $11,803,593
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Flowering Tree funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was INDIAN INSTITUTE OF DATA IIDIA-Ind ($135K). Together the top 3 received $190K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 22 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Flowering Tree gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 $150K (2023) to $250K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN INSTITUTE OF DATA IIDIA-Ind | Grant Contribution | $135,000 |
| Light of Life Trust | Grant Contribution | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| Manav Sadhna | Grant Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,803,593 | $300,048 | $290,007 | $235,000 | 4 | — | — |
| 2023 | $10,570,426 | $130,033 | $198,195 | $150,000 | 4 | $150,000 | $33 |
| 2022 | $9,484,231 | $270,016 | $223,658 | $185,000 | 4 | $185,000 | $16 |
| 2021 | $9,435,099 | $280,010 | $288,115 | $250,000 | 4 | $250,000 | $10 |
| 2020 | $8,436,029 | $150,010 | $205,219 | $167,500 | 6 | — | $10 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flowering Tree is led by Sumita Ambasta, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sumita Ambasta
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher McLeod
Director - Operations
Director Operations → Director - Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Aditi Goswami
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alice Fricke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monica Kumar
Director
On filings since 2022
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $34K, to Christopher McLeod (Director Operations).
Frequently asked questions about Flowering Tree
How much does Flowering Tree give each year?
Flowering Tree gave $235K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 4 grants.
What is Flowering Tree's typical grant size?
Flowering Tree's median grant in 2024 was $47,500, and its average grant was $58,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Flowering Tree give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Flowering Tree's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Contribution" (4 grants).
How large is Flowering Tree?
Flowering Tree reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $300K.
Where does Flowering Tree operate?
Flowering Tree has awarded grants in California.
What is Flowering Tree's EIN?
Flowering Tree's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2278100. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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