Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation describes itself as a U.S.-registered, internationally active nonprofit that works to strengthen economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between the United States and India through dialogues, strategic partnerships, and cross-border initiatives.
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation at a glance
In short: Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation gave $1.6M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $99K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,586,317
- +162.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,145
- +64.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,205
- Total assets
- $3,700,468
- +450.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Motwani Jadeja Global 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: 1207 Delaware Ave Ste 940, Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (650) 575-5637
Website: https://mjgf.world
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OP Jindal Global University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 26 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as internationally active and focused on strengthening ties between the United States and India. In 2025, reported grant dollars were distributed as follows: Washington, DC, 41%; California, 18%; Hawaii, 2%; and New York, 2%. The recipient state for a further 37% was not specified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation gives
- 6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $604K (2024) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OP Jindal Global University | Charitable operations; educational programs | $500,000 |
| America First Policy Institute Washington, DC | Charitable operations, policy research | $250,000 |
| American Center For A New Security Washington, DC | Charitable operations, policy research | $175,000 |
| US Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC | To support the U.S.-India Business Council; policy forums and international trade dialogue | $153,000 |
| Stranford University Office of Development Stanford, CA | Charitable operations; educational programs | $150,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Charitable operations, educational program, 21st Century India Center | $104,000 |
| US India Strategic Partnership Forum Washington, DC | To support US-India bilateral trade, economic, and policy dialogue. | $64,000 |
| Confederation of Indian Industry | To support policy dialogue | $58,410 |
| Pacific Forum International Honolulu, HI | Charitable operations, Honolulu International Forum | $30,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Charitable operations; global India dialogues | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,700,468 | $5,426,252 | $2,314,059 | $1,586,317 | 16 | $2,022,960 | $2,767,732 | $3,931 |
| 2024 | $671,917 | $1,582,638 | $964,560 | $604,000 | 10 | $934,127 | $7 | $3,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — 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 stated mission is to foster U.S.-India dialogue, global policy discussions, and strategic collaborations, supporting knowledge-sharing, innovation, and long-term partnerships. Its website describes work that includes Global India Dialogues, fellowships connecting emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with resources in the United States and elsewhere, and sponsorships and international engagements.
The 2025 grants included support for educational programs, policy research, trade and economic dialogue, global India dialogues, scientific and educational programs, and academic environmental research. Among the organizations supported, UC San Diego Foundation describes its mission as raising private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service. Livermore Lab Foundation says it advances scientific knowledge and inspires future science and technology leaders through research, education, and innovation. Pacific Forum International describes itself as a private, nonpartisan forum for policy exchange on issues affecting the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $1,586,317. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $44,205.
Notable 2025 grants included $500,000 to OP Jindal Global University for charitable operations and educational programs; $250,000 to America First Policy Institute and $175,000 to American Center for a New Security for charitable operations and policy research; and $153,000 to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to support the U.S.-India Business Council, policy forums, and international trade dialogue. Other grants included $150,000 to Stranford University Office of Development for charitable operations and educational programs, $104,000 to UC San Diego Foundation for charitable operations and an educational program at the 21st Century India Center, and $64,000 to the U.S. India Strategic Partnership Forum for U.S.-India bilateral trade, economic, and policy dialogue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Asha Jadeja as President and Board Chair and Priya Jadeja as Secretary/Treasurer. The website identifies Asha Jadeja as the foundation’s leader.
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation is led by Asha Jadeja, President & Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Asha Jadeja
President & Board Chair
President → President & Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priya Jadeja
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation
How much does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation give each year?
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation gave $1.6M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $604K across 10 grants.
What is Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's typical grant size?
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $44,205, and its average grant was $99,145, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation give grants?
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable operations, educational programs" (3 grants).
Who are Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's largest grantees?
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include OP Jindal Global University ($500,000), America First Policy Institute ($250,000) and American Center For A New Security ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation?
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to foster U.S.-India dialogue, global policy discussions, and strategic collaborations, supporting knowledge-sharing, innovation, and long-term partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Motwani Jadeja Global 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 Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's EIN?
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3261709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Motwani Jadeja Global 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
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