Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $164,211 to charitable organizations.
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc gave $164K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $164,211
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,947
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $555,594
- -12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impactassets Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (36%), Maryland (21%), Vermont (12%), Virginia (12%), and Texas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $186K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD | Grant to DAF account number: 454594 Current accou | $35,000 |
| Arpan Foundation Incorporated Diamond Bar, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Magicians Without Borders Bristol, VT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ocean Visions Inc Leesburg, VA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ground Game Fund Manchaca, TX | Focus For Democracy c3 | $15,000 |
| Educate Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Island Conservation City of Industry, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Sacramento, CA | California Oceans Recovery Strategy | $10,000 |
| Talkingpoints San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Adas Cafe Palo Alto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $555,594 | $93,617 | $174,866 | $164,211 | 15 | $172,020 | $90,971 | $217,264 |
| 2023 | $636,843 | $73,932 | $169,716 | $160,500 | 16 | $168,119 | $72,335 | $169,092 |
| 2022 | $732,627 | $49,796 | $198,444 | $186,000 | 18 | $193,984 | $47,650 | $169,392 |
| 2021 | $881,275 | $145,583 | $131,462 | $120,000 | 10 | $127,525 | $142,746 | $192,597 |
| 2020 | $867,154 | $55,016 | $122,674 | $102,156 | 20 | — | $52,486 | $130,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $217K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as ocean and island conservation, education, democracy and social justice, and humanitarian services.
Those areas reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated foundation mission. For example, Ocean Visions says it works to develop solutions to protect and restore the ocean, while Island Conservation says it prevents extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. Arpan Foundation describes its work as supporting grassroots organizations providing education, healthcare, and other humanitarian services to people in developing countries. Ground Game Fund says it promotes democracy and social justice through community organizing and public education in Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $164,211 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $35,000 to ImpactAssets Inc, with the filing noting a grant to a donor-advised fund account; $20,000 each to Arpan Foundation Inc, Magicians Without Borders, and Ocean Visions Inc; and $15,000 to Ground Game Fund. Other grants included $10,000 each to Educate!, Island Conservation, the Nature Conservancy, and TalkingPoints. The filing lists the Nature Conservancy grant for its California Oceans Recovery Strategy and the Ground Game Fund grant for “Focus For Democracy c3.” Several other grants were designated “General & Unrestricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ambarish Malpani as vice president and director, and Radhika A Malpani as president, director, and secretary.
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc is led by Radhika A Malpani, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Radhika A Malpani
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ambarish Malpani
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc
How much does Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc give each year?
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc gave $164K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 16 grants.
What is Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,947, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc give grants?
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Vermont (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Impactassets Inc ($35,000), Arpan Foundation Incorporated ($20,000) and Magicians Without Borders ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc?
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc reported $556K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as ocean and island conservation, education, democracy and social justice, and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc?
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 Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's EIN?
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3975649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Radhika & Ambarish Malpani 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 September 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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