Janki Foundation
Janki Foundation is listed in IRS filing data as a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $2,477,466. The Foundation’s website describes a charity promoting spirituality in healthcare through education and support for a hospital in Rajasthan, India.
Janki Foundation at a glance
In short: Janki Foundation gave $2.5M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $108K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,477,466
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $107,716
- -50.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,255,047
- +153.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Janki 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: 2 International Place, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (508) 475-0450
Website: https://jankifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Janki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 63 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 61% of grant dollars, Massachusetts 17%, New York 11%, Ohio 4% and Maine 3%. The Foundation’s website also describes regular support for a hospital in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Janki Foundation gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 940% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 343% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $146K (2022) to $4.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation Inc Cupertino, CA | Charity | $1,267,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | Charity | $250,000 |
| The American India Foundation New York, NY | Charity | $238,410 |
| Foundation for Excellence Sunnyvale, CA | Charity | $150,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Hinduaction West Chester, OH | Charity | $100,000 |
| The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Fremont, CA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Town of Kennebunkport Kennebunkport, ME | Charity | $80,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA Houston, TX | Charity | $26,556 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 23 grants; the 2023 filing reports 21, and the 2022 filing reports 4.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,255,047 | $16,190,291 | $2,537,502 | $2,477,466 | 23 | $2,477,466 | $3,008,262 | $722,281 |
| 2023 | $8,774,241 | $12,131,679 | $4,604,331 | $4,591,876 | 21 | $4,591,876 | $4,150,738 | $187,113 |
| 2022 | $1,167,218 | $49,254 | $151,102 | $146,000 | 4 | $146,000 | $44,187 | $65,919 |
| 2021 | $1,534,626 | $132,847 | $244,639 | $238,250 | 5 | $238,250 | $126,493 | $74,985 |
| 2020 | $1,581,853 | $25,004 | $601,295 | $590,000 | 10 | — | $18,430 | $88,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Janki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $722K 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
The Foundation’s website states that it promotes the integration of spirituality into healthcare. Its stated aims include providing a forum for healthcare professionals to explore spirituality in practice, promoting a values-based approach to healthcare, and supporting the clinical activities of Global Hospital and Research Centre in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation says it promotes education and scientific and technological research at IIT Bombay; the American India Foundation describes itself as accelerating social and economic change in India; and Foundation for Excellence says it provides financial assistance to financially needy students pursuing higher professional education in India. Other recipients included HinduAction, which describes work in community outreach and education, and Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA, whose stated mission includes free elementary education and primary healthcare for children in rural India.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,477,466. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,267,500, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $1,267,500 to IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation, $250,000 to Trustees of Boston University, $238,410 to the American India Foundation, and $150,000 to Foundation for Excellence. Other grants included $100,000 each to the University of Massachusetts Lowell, HinduAction and the Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, and $80,000 to the Town of Kennebunkport.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maheshkumar Navani and Asharani Navani as trustees.
Janki Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Asharani Navani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maheshkumar Navani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Janki Foundation
How much does Janki Foundation give each year?
Janki Foundation gave $2.5M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 21 grants.
What is Janki Foundation's typical grant size?
Janki Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $107,716, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Janki Foundation give grants?
Janki Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Shrewsbury, MA (2 grants).
Does Janki Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Janki Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (23 grants).
Who are Janki Foundation's largest grantees?
Janki Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation Inc ($1,267,500), Trustees of Boston University ($250,000) and The American India Foundation ($238,410), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Janki Foundation?
Janki Foundation reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $722K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Janki Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website states that it promotes the integration of spirituality into healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Janki 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 Janki Foundation's EIN?
Janki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3774059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Janki 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). Janki Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/janki-foundation-morg_fdaeea561a4d4760adbb5f58f1ca828f
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