Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation
The Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (EIN 20-1684464). Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, education, violence prevention, and public media.
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation at a glance
In short: Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation gave $194K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,000
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,462
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,869,643
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13160 Marsh Landing, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-7531
Phone: (703) 835-5847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American India Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Massachusetts received 30% of grant dollars, California 15%, Connecticut 15%, New York 15%, and Washington, DC 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 5215% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $209K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American India Foundation New York, NY | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FL | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| National Celiac Association Needham, MA | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| NPR Washington, DC | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund New York, NY | To Support Charitable Related Activities. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,869,643 | $60,932 | $213,086 | $194,000 | 26 | $202,674 | $164,620 | $223,076 |
| 2024 | $4,022,072 | $171,740 | $241,536 | $208,500 | 29 | $216,742 | $184,026 | $199,138 |
| 2023 | $4,091,984 | $2,386 | $214,006 | $189,111 | 26 | $192,528 | $162,471 | $193,677 |
| 2022 | $4,303,666 | $601,000 | $27,185 | $3,650 | 5 | $10,063 | $587,291 | $202,044 |
| 2021 | $3,729,851 | $248,269 | $60,513 | $38,500 | 12 | — | $235,997 | $198,694 |
| 2020 | $3,542,095 | $2,347,429 | $25,298 | — | — | — | $129,154 | $115,192 |
| 2019 | $1,420,248 | $98,906 | $32,115 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $92,852 | $80,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations addressing a range of charitable needs. For example, The Second Step says its mission is to help survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive in safe, supportive communities. Feeding South Florida describes its work as providing access to nutritious food, advocating on hunger and poverty, and offering programming and education. The National Celiac Association says it educates and advocates for people affected by celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in humanitarian aid (Direct Relief), celiac disease research, advocacy, and education (Celiac Disease Foundation), support for people and families in distress (The New York Times Communities Fund), public broadcasting (PBS Foundation), and helping young adults pursue social and economic success (UTEC).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $194,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the reported $10,000 grants were awards to American India Foundation, Celiac Disease Foundation, Feeding South Florida, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Harvard University, National Celiac Association, NPR, Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, Save the Children, The New York Times Communities Fund, The Second Step, and Yale University. Direct Relief also received $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rupa B Bhatt as president, Bharat B Bhatt and Ami B Bhatt as vice presidents, and Swapnil Maniar as treasurer.
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation is led by Rupa B. Bhatt, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rupa B. Bhatt
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ami B. Bhatt
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bharat B. Bhatt
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Swapnil Maniar
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation
How much does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation give each year?
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation gave $194K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $209K across 29 grants.
What is Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's typical grant size?
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,462, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation give grants?
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (15%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Related Activities." (26 grants).
Who are Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's largest grantees?
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American India Foundation ($10,000), Celiac Disease Foundation ($10,000) and Feeding South Florida ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation?
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (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 Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations addressing a range of charitable needs. For example, The Second Step says its mission is to help survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive in safe, supportive communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's EIN?
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1684464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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