Rishta Foundation
Rishta Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as making contributions to other charitable organizations.
Rishta Foundation at a glance
In short: Rishta Foundation gave $9K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $282.844), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,051
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $283
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $38,248
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% 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 Rishta Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 318 Highland Ln, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3742
Phone: (610) 520-1645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rishta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apne Aap International ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (50%), the District of Columbia (22%), New York (17%), California (9%), and Georgia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rishta Foundation gives
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 430% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1K (2022) to $9K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apne Aap International New York, NY | donation | $1,000 |
| Whyy 91 FM Greencastle, PA | Annual donation | $750 |
| Whyy TV Greencastle, PA | donation | $750 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | annual donation | $500 |
| Doctors wo Border New York, NY | Annual donation | $500 |
| United Way Philadelphia, PA | donation | $500 |
| Amnesty International Washington, DC | donation | $500 |
| Vibha Sunnyvale, CA | donation | $500 |
| Bharatiya Temple Chalfont, PA | donation | $251 |
| Special Olympics Norristown, PA | Annual donation | $250 |
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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 | $38,248 | $84 | $9,052 | $9,051 | 32 | $9,052 | $84 | $2,104 |
| 2023 | $47,216 | $90 | $9,483 | $9,211 | 32 | $9,483 | $90 | $2,593 |
| 2022 | $56,609 | $126 | $9,142 | $1,000 | 1 | $9,142 | $126 | $3,088 |
| 2021 | $65,625 | $144 | $8,062 | $3,500 | 3 | $7,850 | $144 | $3,421 |
| 2020 | $73,543 | $50,110 | $7,790 | $4,200 | 4 | — | $110 | $1,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rishta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 included organizations working in areas such as child welfare, health, education, housing, libraries, and conservation. For example, Vibha describes its mission as enabling people to make a positive difference in the lives of underprivileged children; the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says it works to improve the lives of people affected by pancreatic cancer; and Ludington Library says it raises funds for books and materials and provides volunteers to assist library staff.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $9,051. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $200. Larger grants included $1,000 to Apne Aap International; $750 each to WHYY 91 FM and WHYY TV; and $500 each to Planned Parenthood, Doctors wo Border, United Way, Amnesty International, and Vibha.
Other reported 2024 grants included $250 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, $200 to the University of Pittsburgh, $150 to Habitat for Humanity, and $100 each to Ludington Library and the National Park Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Girish Patwardhan and Rita Patwardhan as directors.
Rishta Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Girish Patwardhan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Patwardhan
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 Rishta Foundation
How much does Rishta Foundation give each year?
Rishta Foundation gave $9K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 32 grants.
What is Rishta Foundation's typical grant size?
Rishta Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $283, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rishta Foundation give grants?
Rishta Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Greencastle, PA (3 grants), Bryn Mawr, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Rishta Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Rishta Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (21 grants) and "Annual donation" (10 grants).
Who are Rishta Foundation's largest grantees?
Rishta Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Apne Aap International ($1,000), Whyy 91 FM ($750) and Whyy TV ($750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rishta Foundation?
Rishta Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rishta Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as child welfare, health, education, housing, libraries, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rishta Foundation?
The foundation contributes 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 Rishta Foundation's EIN?
Rishta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0656401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rishta 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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