Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation
The Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 12 grants totaling $1,254,899 in 2024, supporting organizations in several states.
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation at a glance
In short: Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation gave $1.3M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), top state Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,254,899
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,575
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,617
- Total assets
- $28,782,219
- +67.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation
- 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: C/O Wsb 1411 Broadway 23Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 751-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami University of Ohio ($333K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 51 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (27%), Maryland (27%), New York (21%), Texas (12%), and California (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $169K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 333% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2021) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio Oxford, OH | Unrestricted | $333,333 |
| Charity Water Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $333,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Unrestricted | $183,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Asian American Foundation San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $141,333 |
| Robin Hood New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,233 |
| SEO Sponsors for Educational Opportunity New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 1000 Dreams Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Aim for Seva Saylorsburg, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,782,219 | $413,934 | $1,293,665 | $1,254,899 | 12 | $1,256,511 | $404,316 | $1,243,432 |
| 2023 | $17,226,649 | $2,278,592 | $1,389,597 | $1,383,964 | 13 | $1,383,964 | $1,924,788 | $672,293 |
| 2022 | $9,806,265 | $-336,702 | $1,334,939 | $1,322,108 | 16 | $1,324,308 | $132,014 | $625,378 |
| 2021 | $17,514,955 | $4,047,864 | $304,916 | $290,000 | 4 | $291,700 | $540,520 | $639,409 |
| 2020 | $8,983,551 | $2,809,212 | $455,485 | $455,000 | 6 | — | $808,944 | $410,157 |
| 2019 | $6,629,824 | $4,019,468 | $652,615 | $646,000 | 6 | — | $21,683 | $196,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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. Among its 2024 grantees, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts received $5,000. Lincoln Center describes its mission as sustaining, encouraging, and promoting the performing arts and educating the public about them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,254,899. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $333,333, with a median of $37,616. Its largest reported grants were $333,333 to Miami University of Ohio and $333,000 to Charity Water. Other notable grants were $183,000 to Central Park Conservancy, $150,000 to Pratham USA, and $141,333 to The Asian American Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Ila Paliwal — Director and President
- Dinesh Paliwal — Director and Chairman
- Shriya Paliwal — Director and Vice President
- Aasheesh Paliwal — Director and Secretary
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation is led by Ila Paliwal, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ila Paliwal
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dinesh Paliwal
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Aasheesh Paliwal
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shriya Paliwal
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation
How much does Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation give each year?
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation gave $1.3M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 13 grants.
What is Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's typical grant size?
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,617, and its average grant was $104,575, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation give grants?
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (27%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's largest grantees?
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miami University of Ohio ($333,333), Charity Water ($333,000) and Central Park Conservancy ($183,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation?
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation reported $28.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts received $5,000. Lincoln Center describes its mission as sustaining, encouraging, and promoting the performing arts and educating the public about them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation?
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 Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's EIN?
Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3873474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Ila & Dinesh Paliwal 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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