Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity assisting individuals and communities in New York in need of food, shelter, and economic assistance. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in New York and other states, including cultural, sports, health, and disability-related organizations.
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc gave $60K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,501
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,167
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $29,741
- +436.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (15 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Manjula Mukhopadhyay as the contact and a letter as the required form and materials. It states there are no restrictions on awards and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Manjula Mukhopadhyay
Mailing address: 210 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Phone: (718) 383-3860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greenpoint Holiday Lights ($15K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 206 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 84% of grant dollars. Recipients in Illinois received 4%, and recipients in Minnesota, Maryland, and Tennessee each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 51 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $445; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2019) to $92K (2022). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenpoint Holiday Lights Greenpoint, NY | To Help Organization | $15,000 |
| 5 Boros Basketball Brooklyn, NY | To Help Organization | $7,500 |
| Jivan Jyotiinc Mineola, NY | To Help Organization | $7,000 |
| NY Sarbojanin Druga Punja Committee DIX Hill, NY | To Help Organization | $6,500 |
| Greenpoint Puluski Parade Committee Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Help Organization | $2,500 |
| Damien House Chicago, IL | To Help Organization | $2,000 |
| East Coast Cultural Association New Hyde Park, NY | To Help Organization | $2,000 |
| NY Kali Maudris Baldwin, NY | To Help Organization | $2,000 |
| Tim Bear Foundation Inc Woodside, NY | To Help Organization | $1,500 |
| Hindu Maudir Flushing, NY | To Help Organization | $1,001 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,741 | $89,700 | $65,501 | $59,501 | 51 | $59,501 | $728 |
| 2024 | $5,542 | $56,000 | $56,353 | $56,278 | 40 | $56,278 | $259 |
| 2023 | $5,895 | $77,000 | $82,323 | $80,223 | 39 | $80,023 | $434 |
| 2022 | $11,218 | $100,500 | $93,683 | $91,558 | 34 | $91,558 | $250 |
| 2021 | $4,401 | $35,500 | $52,675 | $50,550 | 42 | $50,550 | $1,558 |
| 2020 | $21,576 | $70,500 | $61,097 | $58,972 | 40 | — | $563 |
| 2019 | $12,173 | $38,500 | $49,728 | $47,770 | 50 | — | $830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $728 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to assist individuals and communities in New York in need of food, shelter, and economic assistance. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Damien House describes its work as providing medical care for people affected by Hansen’s disease, while Children’s Cancer Research Fund says it funds research for better treatments and cures for children with cancer. Guiding Eyes for the Blind describes providing guide dogs to people with vision loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $59,501. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $250. Among the largest awards were $15,000 to Greenpoint Holiday Lights, $7,500 to 5 Boros Basketball, $7,000 to Jivan Jyoti Inc, $6,500 to NY Sarbojanin Druga Punja Committee, and $2,500 to Greenpoint Puluski Parade Committee Inc. Other grants included $2,000 to Damien House and $1,000 to Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Manjula Mukhopadhyay and Sonaal Mukhopadhyay as directors.
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manjula Mukhopadhyay
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonaal Mukhopadhyay
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc
How much does Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc give each year?
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc gave $60K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 40 grants.
What is Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,167, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc that year got $445 on average.
Where does Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc give grants?
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Flushing, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Organization" (48 grants).
Who are Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Greenpoint Holiday Lights ($15,000), 5 Boros Basketball ($7,500) and Jivan Jyotiinc ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc?
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $728 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to assist individuals and communities in New York in need of food, shelter, and economic assistance. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing lists Manjula Mukhopadhyay as the contact and a letter as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2634086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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