Setty Family Foundation
The Setty Family Foundation is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including cultural heritage, religion, health, education, and community services.
Setty Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Setty Family Foundation gave $81K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,601
- -66.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,717
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $713,819
- +49.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Setty Family Foundation
- 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: 1373 Northwyck Court, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 691-2115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Setty Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sri Sevi Vishnu Temple ($35K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (56%), Florida (12%), Illinois (7%), Virginia (7%), and the District of Columbia (7%). The 2025 grants also included recipients in Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Setty Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 311% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $38K (2019) to $243K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Sevi Vishnu Temple Lanham, MD | Bringing together hindu customs and heritage with American values of community and volunteerism. | $35,101 |
| North American Vishwa Kannada Assoc Tampa, FL | Promote and Enrich Cultural Heritage of Karnataka. | $10,000 |
| Chinmaya Mission WRC Silver Spring, MD | Provide to individuals from any background the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness. Vedanta, the essential core of Hinduism, is the universal science of life, relevant to all people of all backgrounds and faiths. Vedanta inspires seekers to understand their own faith better. Thus, although CMWRC is a Hindu organization, it does not seek to convert other religious practitioners. | $7,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | To advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. | $6,000 |
| Georgetownlombardi Washington, DC | In 2019, the National Cancer Institute renewed Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centers designation as a comprehensive cancer center, a distinction first awarded to Georgetown Lombardi in 1974. Of the 1,500 cancer programs in the U.S., only 51 are NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers and Georgetown Lombardi is the only such center in the Washington, D.C., area.In addition, the NCI approved Georgetown Lombardi as a consortium center, reflecting a fully integrated cancer research enterprise with scientists and clinicians at John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey.This collaboration is built on an ambitious, research-driven agenda to improve cancer care and outcomes. We have worked together since 2013 with a common vision to advance research for the prevention and treatment of cancer in our regions and beyond.The consortium plans to further research in four key areas:breast cancer;cancer prevention | $5,000 |
| Appear India Portland, OR | The Association for the Promotion of Postcolonial Education and Research in India (APPEAR) works to transform education through arts and ecology and empower India's children to nurture their culture and cultivate sustainable futures. | $5,000 |
| All India Movement for Seva Saylorsburg, PA | Encourages Respect for Human Rights and Dignity. | $3,000 |
| Hindu American Community Services I Potomac, MD | To facilitate hindu americans to provide community, charitable, educational and relief services. | $3,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Richmond, VA | Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $2,000 |
| Ranga Vartula Falls Church, VA | Ranga Vartula US Chapter [501(c)(3) Organization] is an Indian Theater Company based in the District, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, that is primarily focused on building the Kannada Theater community. We present theatrical productions, as well as conduct theater workshops in Kannada for all age groups - adults and children, with the help of a group of passionate and experienced thespians from the DMV area. We strive to explore newer creative possibilities in Kannada Theater and hope to revive and present the classics at the same time. | $2,000 |
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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 | $713,819 | $327,378 | $91,270 | $80,601 | 12 | $80,601 | $130,893 | $25,954 |
| 2024 | $477,779 | $265,376 | $247,673 | $242,503 | 13 | $242,503 | $133,552 | $18,098 |
| 2023 | $460,076 | $328,642 | $56,745 | $53,206 | 13 | $53,206 | $136,221 | $9,544 |
| 2022 | $188,179 | $183,199 | $95,919 | $92,835 | 12 | $92,835 | $15,115 | $7,050 |
| 2021 | $100,899 | $31,461 | $59,597 | $56,980 | 9 | — | $3,844 | $6,271 |
| 2019 | $35,589 | $39,291 | $41,557 | $38,402 | 10 | — | — | $2,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Setty Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 Hindu and Kannada cultural and religious organizations, cancer research, food services, and other charitable activities. One recipient, All India Movement for Seva, describes its mission as reaching and educating children in India, providing primary health care to rural and tribal populations, and conducting women’s empowerment and community-training programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $80,601. Grants ranged from $500 to $35,101, with a median grant of $4,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $35,101 to Sri Sevi Vishnu Temple for bringing together Hindu customs and heritage with American values of community and volunteerism; $10,000 to North American Vishwa Kannada Association to promote and enrich Karnataka’s cultural heritage; and $7,000 to Chinmaya Mission WRC for programs sharing Vedanta and supporting spiritual growth. Other grants included $6,000 to The Rotary Foundation, $5,000 to Georgetown Lombardi, and $3,000 to All India Movement for Seva.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Boggarm Setty and Bharathi Setty as trustees.
Setty Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bharathi Setty
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Boggarm Setty
Trustee
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 Setty Family Foundation
How much does Setty Family Foundation give each year?
Setty Family Foundation gave $81K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $243K across 13 grants.
What is Setty Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Setty Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,717, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Setty Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Setty Family Foundation give grants?
Setty Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Setty Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Setty Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Setty Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Setty Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sri Sevi Vishnu Temple ($35,101), North American Vishwa Kannada Assoc ($10,000) and Chinmaya Mission WRC ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Setty Family Foundation?
Setty Family Foundation reported $714K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Setty Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Hindu and Kannada cultural and religious organizations, cancer research, food services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Setty Family Foundation?
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 Setty Family Foundation's EIN?
Setty Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6103307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Setty Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 30, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Setty Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/setty-family-foundation-morg_c22c6786ae704b8e84e20308547c9dc9
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