Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 88-2201441

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $126K.

Key facts about Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation

In short: Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation gave $110K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-2201441
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$109,500
Grants made (2024)
8
Average grant
$13,688
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$5,078,996
Primary geography
New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

+82.5% YoY

Grant Count

8

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-54.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $280K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkPalo AltoDublinFremontSanta ClaraSaratogaSunnyvale

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2022 2 grants2023 8 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $110K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc: $60KBharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc$60KThe Community Foundation of Singapore: $30KThe Community Foundation ofSingapore$30KFoundation for Excellence Inc: $7KFoundation for Excellence Inc$7KArt Forum: $3KArt Forum$3KBay Area Drama Company: $3KBay Area Drama Company$3KCloud Playhouse Inc: $3KCloud Playhouse Inc$3KNarika: $3KNarika$3KRewire Community: $3KRewire Community$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc ($60K). Together the top 8 received $110K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc New York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$60,000
The Community Foundation of Singapore General & Unrestricted$30,000
Foundation for Excellence Inc Sunnyvale, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,000
Art Forum Santa Clara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Bay Area Drama Company Palo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Cloud Playhouse Inc Saratoga, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Narika Fremont, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Rewire Community Dublin, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,078,996$5,096,602$4,969,451
Revenue$138,460$223,149$5,020,480
Expenses$156,066$95,998$51,029
Qualifying Distributions$131,336$88,103$51,029
Net Investment Income$126,440$221,652$10,480
Distributable Amount$280,158$247,465$10,027

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation is led by Rita Bhatia, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Rita Bhatia

    Director & President

    Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President, 2023

    Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President → Director & President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sunil Bhatia

    Director, Secretary & Treasurer

    Director & President → Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023

    Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anushka Bhatia

    Director & Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vivaan Bhatia

    Director & Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation

How much does Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation give each year?

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation gave $110K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.

What is Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's typical grant size?

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $13,688, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation give grants?

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (18%).

Does Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's largest grantees?

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc ($60,000), The Community Foundation of Singapore ($30,000) and Foundation for Excellence Inc ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation?

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (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 is Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's EIN?

Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2201441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

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

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