Lahori Ram Foundation
Lahori Ram Foundation is a private foundation, based in Union City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $86.
Lahori Ram Foundation at a glance
In short: Lahori Ram Foundation gave $47K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,700
- +114.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,671
- +176.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $283,650
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% 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 Lahori Ram Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cryamericaorg ($30K). Together the top 7 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lahori Ram Foundation gives
- Giving grew 362% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cryamericaorg Braintree, MA | To work for the upliftment of the society. | $30,100 |
| Standing Stright Tax ID 46-3246105 Orinda, CA | Upliftment of the society | $5,100 |
| Sunnyvale Hindu Temple Tax Id 77-03 Sunnyvale, CA | Upliftment of the society | $3,100 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Milpitas, CA | Upliftment of the society | $2,100 |
| Maitri Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA | Upliftment of the society | $2,100 |
| Narikaorg Fremont, CA | Upliftment of the society | $2,100 |
| Shirdi Sai Parivar Milpitas Milpitas, CA | Upliftment of the society | $2,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $283,650 | $123,087 | $47,386 | $46,700 | 7 | $46,700 | $86 |
| 2024 | $207,949 | $100,603 | $23,511 | $21,740 | 9 | $21,740 | — |
| 2023 | $130,857 | $95,004 | $24,366 | $14,200 | 1 | $14,200 | — |
| 2022 | $60,219 | $22,501 | $13,284 | $10,100 | 3 | $10,100 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lahori Ram Foundation is led by Balwant Birla, Chairperson on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Balwant Birla
Chairperson
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rimpi Birla
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanjay Birla
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sudesh Birla
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Lahori Ram Foundation
How much does Lahori Ram Foundation give each year?
Lahori Ram Foundation gave $47K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is Lahori Ram Foundation's typical grant size?
Lahori Ram Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $6,671, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lahori Ram Foundation give grants?
Lahori Ram Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milpitas, CA (2 grants).
Does Lahori Ram Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Lahori Ram Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Upliftment of the society" (6 grants).
Who are Lahori Ram Foundation's largest grantees?
Lahori Ram Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cryamericaorg ($30,100), Standing Stright Tax ID 46-3246105 ($5,100) and Sunnyvale Hindu Temple Tax Id 77-03 ($3,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lahori Ram Foundation?
Lahori Ram Foundation reported $284K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $123K.
What is Lahori Ram Foundation's EIN?
Lahori Ram Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3554431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Lahori Ram Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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