Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Vienna, VA EIN: 81-3106701

The OM AND SARASWATI BAHETHI FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Vienna, Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes support for gifted students pursuing postsecondary education in STEM and distributions to qualifying educational institutions for science and math education programs.

Key facts about Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc

In short: Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc gave $56K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-3106701
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$56,442
Grants made (2024)
16
Average grant
$3,528
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$483,498
Primary geography
Virginia (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$483K

+4.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$56K

+10.7% YoY

Grant Count

16

+433.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-79.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc gives

  • Giving grew 3653% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s filing describes scholarships for gifted students seeking postsecondary education and focusing on STEM subjects, as well as distributions to qualifying educational institutions to help fund science and math education programs.

Its 2024 grants included colleges and universities. Wellesley College describes its mission as providing an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Columbia College says it provides educational opportunities that develop critical thought and expression, lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and commitment to service and social justice. Carnegie Mellon University describes its mission as providing a transformative educational experience and cultivating a collaborative university community.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $56,442. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $12,192, with a median of $2,000.

Among its largest 2024 grants were $12,192 to VASFA and $12,000 to NOVA Science Center Foundation, both in Virginia; $5,000 each to the College of William and Mary in Virginia, the University of Maryland, and Wellesley College; and $2,500 to Columbia College. Other reported grants included $2,250 to Towson University, $2,000 each to James Madison University and the University of Virginia, and $1,750 to Rice University. The University of Chicago and West Virginia University also reported receiving $1,250 and $750, respectively, in 2024.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 16% to Maryland, 9% to Massachusetts, 4% to South Carolina, and 3% to Texas. The listed grants also included recipients in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and West Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.

Cities

SalisburyAlexandriaHoustonFairfaxGaithersburgLanhamWashingtonCartonsvilleCharlottesvilleHerndonPittsburgWallops IslandAtlantaBaltimoreBrevardChicahoCollege ParkColumbiaGreenvilleHampton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K10 grants2019 19 grants2020 4 grants2021 22 grants2022 3 grants2023 16 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $265K (2019). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $56K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Vasfa: $12KVasfa$12KNova Science Center Foundation: $12KNova Science Center Foundation$12KCollege of William and Mary: $5KCollege of William and Mary$5KUniversity of Maryland: $5KUniversity of Maryland$5KWellesley College: $5KWellesley College$5KColumbia College: $3KColumbia College$3KTowson University: $2KTowson University$2KJames Madison University: $2KJames Madison University$2KUniversity of Virginia: $2KUniversity of Virginia$2KRice University: $2KRice University$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Vasfa ($12K). Together the top 10 received $50K.

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vasfa Wallops Island, VACharitable$12,192
Nova Science Center Foundation Fairfax, VACharitable$12,000
College of William and Mary Willimasburg, VACharitable$5,000
University of Maryland College Park, MDCharitable$5,000
Wellesley College Wellesley, MACharitable$5,000
Columbia College Columbia, SCCharitable$2,500
Towson University Towson, MDCharitable$2,250
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VACharitable$2,000
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VACharitable$2,000
Rice University Houston, TXCharitable$1,750

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $483,498 $21,294 $56,442 $56,442 (16 grants)
2023 $462,886 $13,093 $51,025 $51,000 (3 grants)
2022 $443,807 $5,482 $135,793 $135,288 (22 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$483,498$462,886$443,807
Revenue$21,294$13,093$5,482
Expenses$56,442$51,025$135,793
Qualifying Distributions$56,442$51,025$135,793
Net Investment Income$21,294$13,093$5,482
Distributable Amount$18,366——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Saraswati Bahethi is listed as president on the 2024 filing.

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc is led by Saraswati Bahethi, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Saraswati Bahethi

    President

    Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Om P. Bahethi (2019–2023) — President
  • Former: Anoop N. Mehta (2019–2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 9834 Corsini Court, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (301) 867-6300

Frequently asked questions about Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc

How much does Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc give each year?

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc gave $56K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 3 grants.

What is Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's typical grant size?

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,528, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc give grants?

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and Massachusetts (9%).

Does Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).

Who are Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's largest grantees?

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vasfa ($12,192), Nova Science Center Foundation ($12,000) and College of William and Mary ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc?

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc reported $483K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc fund?

The foundation’s filing describes scholarships for gifted students seeking postsecondary education and focusing on STEM subjects, as well as distributions to qualifying educational institutions to help fund science and math education programs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's EIN?

Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3106701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does Om and Saraswati Bahethi Foundation USA Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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