Kothari Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FULLERTON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $101K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$101K
+82.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+143.6% YoY
About Kothari Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kothari Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FULLERTON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $101K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Various ($45,600), University of California Irvine ($30,000), Pathways of Hope ($25,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PATHWAYS OF HOPE FULLERTON, CA | CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT CHARITIES MISSION | $25,800 |
| VARIOUS VARIOUS, CA | CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT CHARITIES MISSION | $45,600 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE IRVINE, CA | CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL'S MISSION | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONNY KOTHARI | President & CEO | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kothari Foundation?
Kothari Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FULLERTON, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kothari Foundation operate?
Kothari Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Kothari Foundation award?
In 2024, Kothari Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kothari Foundation's EIN?
Kothari Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1489539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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