Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing states that charitable donations are its only activity.
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation gave $13K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,938
- -63.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,438
- -63.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $81,882
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5214 Great Oaks Ct, West Bloomfield, MI 48323-2419
Phone: (248) 682-5150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Presidential Scholars Foundation ($6K). Together the top 9 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 105 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, DC, California, and Michigan. Massachusetts received the largest share of grant dollars (44%), followed by Maryland (26%) and Pennsylvania (19%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $830K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Presidential Scholars Foundation Needham Heights, MA | Educational | $5,648 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Medical | $3,385 |
| Hindu American Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,401 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable | $600 |
| Network 4 Good Inc Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Vedanta Charitable Foundation Roseville, CA | Charitable | $101 |
| Arsha Vidya Pitham Saylorsburg, PA | Religious | $101 |
| Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Canton, MI | Religious | $101 |
| Yoga Bharati Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable | $101 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,882 | $3,856 | $15,391 | $12,938 | 9 | $15,058 | $3,856 | $5,034 |
| 2023 | $93,417 | $13,485 | $38,457 | $35,832 | 9 | $38,056 | $13,485 | $4,559 |
| 2022 | $118,389 | $5,514 | $5,828 | $3,020 | 10 | $5,367 | $5,514 | $6,192 |
| 2021 | $118,703 | $139,624 | $574,672 | $564,123 | 32 | $572,197 | $132,370 | $21,383 |
| 2020 | $553,751 | $83,703 | $844,779 | $829,746 | 45 | — | $83,703 | $58,977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — 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 does not state a separate mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants list educational, medical, charitable, and religious purposes. Among its grantees, the US Presidential Scholars Foundation says its mission is to “cultivate, connect and celebrate US Presidential scholars, past, present and future.” Hindu American Foundation says it advances understanding of Hinduism to secure the rights and dignity of Hindu Americans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $12,938. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $5,648, with a median of $500. Its largest grants were $5,648 to the US Presidential Scholars Foundation for educational purposes, $3,385 to Johns Hopkins University for medical purposes, and $2,401 to Hindu American Foundation for charitable purposes. Other listed grants included $600 to Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation and $500 to Network 4 Good, both for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kamlesh K Parekh, Deepika K Parekh, and Anand Parekh as directors.
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anand Parekh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deepika K. Parekh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kamlesh K. Parekh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation
How much does Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation give each year?
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation gave $13K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 9 grants.
What is Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,438, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation give grants?
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Pennsylvania (19%).
Does Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include US Presidential Scholars Foundation ($5,648), John Hopkins University ($3,385) and Hindu American Foundation ($2,401), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation?
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants list educational, medical, charitable, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Parekh-Vora Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2779568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Parekh-Vora Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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