Govind Vakil Family Foundation
Govind Vakil Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $908 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $9K.
Govind Vakil Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Govind Vakil Family Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,201
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $1,150
- Median grant
- $775
- Total assets
- $908
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Govind Vakil Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leilany Sarain Gonzalez ($3K). Together the top 7 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Govind Vakil Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leilany Sarain Gonzalez | Poverty alleviation and microenterprise development support for indigent individuals to promote economic self-sufficiency and community benefit consistent with IRC 501c3. The foundation exercised expenditure responsibility including: pre-grant inquiry written agreement required reporting and funds restricted to charitable use. | $3,050 |
| Frank Benard Mayunga | Poverty alleviation and microenterprise development support for indigent individuals to promote economic self-sufficiency and community benefit consistent with IRC 501c3. The foundation exercised expenditure responsibility including: pre-grant inquiry written agreement required reporting and funds restricted to charitable use. | $2,000 |
| Hibierto Torres Martinez | Poverty alleviation and microenterprise development support for indigent individuals to promote economic self-sufficiency and community benefit consistent with IRC 501c3. The foundation exercised expenditure responsibility including: pre-grant inquiry written agreement required reporting and funds restricted to charitable use. | $1,200 |
| Suresh Gurjar | Poverty alleviation support for indigent individuals to promote economic self-sufficiency and community benefit consistent with IRC 501c3. The foundation exercised expenditure responsibility including: pre-grant inquiry written agreement required reporting and funds restricted to charitable use. | $1,000 |
| Global Primary Care Boston, MA | General charitable support to a public charity described in IRC 501c3 | $549 |
| Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization Inc Burlington, MA | General charitable support to a public charity described in IRC 501c3 | $501 |
| Saheli Burlington, MA | General charitable support to a public charity described in IRC 501c3 | $501 |
| Global Primary Care Boston, MA | General charitable support to a public charity described in IRC 501c3 | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908 | $10,161 | $9,253 | $9,201 | 8 | $9,201 | $15 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Govind Vakil Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Govind Vakil Family Foundation is led by Nakul Vakil, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nakul Vakil
President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karem Harth
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Usha Vakil
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Govind Vakil Family Foundation
How much does Govind Vakil Family Foundation give each year?
Govind Vakil Family Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Govind Vakil Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Govind Vakil Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $775, and its average grant was $1,150, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Govind Vakil Family Foundation give grants?
Govind Vakil Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Govind Vakil Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Govind Vakil Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Govind Vakil Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Govind Vakil Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Leilany Sarain Gonzalez ($3,050), Frank Benard Mayunga ($2,000) and Hibierto Torres Martinez ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Govind Vakil Family Foundation?
Govind Vakil Family Foundation reported $908 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Govind Vakil Family Foundation's EIN?
Govind Vakil Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4446285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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