Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $130,400, including support for the University of Pittsburgh and tuition grants to individual recipients.
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc gave $130K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,400
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,210
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $262,748
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc
- 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: 5249 Fair Oaks Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 281-0600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($25K). Together the top 4 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 17 individual scholarships ($93,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 430% 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 $39K (2020) to $149K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | GRANT | $25,000 |
| 17 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $93,400 |
| Sharma Pittsburgh, PA | Grant to Student for College Tuition | $4,000 |
| Cassidy Pittsburgh, PA | Grant to Student for College Tuition | $4,000 |
| University of Hi Manor Pittsburgh, PA | Grant to Student for College Tuition | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,748 | $39,723 | $144,044 | $130,400 | 21 | $130,400 | $33,989 | $30,356 |
| 2023 | $367,069 | $136,464 | $155,816 | $144,000 | 22 | $144,000 | $131,294 | $25,271 |
| 2022 | $386,421 | $-6,085 | $158,726 | $149,000 | 24 | $149,000 | $772 | $27,749 |
| 2020 | $627,275 | $19,398 | $46,775 | $39,000 | 3 | — | $6,667 | $45,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a grant to the University of Pittsburgh and grants to individual recipients for college tuition. The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university that serves its home region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education, research, and partnership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $130,400 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $400 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest listed grant was $25,000 to the University of Pittsburgh. Other large grants included tuition grants to individual recipients of $12,000, $8,000, and $6,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert M Katzen as president; Ellen F Katzen as secretary-treasurer; and Allan Koss, Gail Koss, and John C Camillus as trustees.
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc is led by Robert M. Katzen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert M. Katzen
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Koss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Koss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Camillus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen F. Katzen
Secretarytreas
Secretary → Secretarytreas, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2022) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Ellen F Katzen (Secretarytreas).
Frequently asked questions about Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc
How much does Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc give each year?
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc gave $130K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $144K across 22 grants.
What is Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,210, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc give grants?
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Student for College Tuition" (20 grants).
Who are Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($25,000), Sharma ($4,000) and Cassidy ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 17 individual scholarships ($93,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc?
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc reported $263K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a grant to the University of Pittsburgh and grants to individual recipients for college tuition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc?
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 Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's EIN?
Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0506135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Prafulla C Mukerji Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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