Setty Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker McLean, VA EIN: 32-6103307

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.

Key facts about Setty Family Foundation

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.

EIN
32-6103307
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$80,601
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$6,717
Median grant
$4,000
New grantees (estimate)
17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025)
Total assets
$713,819
Primary geography
Maryland (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$714K

+49.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$81K

-66.8% YoY

Grant Count

12

-7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-64.0% YoY

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.

Is Setty Family Foundation open to new grantees?

17%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. 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.

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.

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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

10states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonAtlantaEvanstonLanhamSaylorsburgRichmondFalls ChurchPotomacSilver SpringAshburnFreeholdHerndonTampaAuburn HillsBethesdaCrownsvilleEugeneFairfaxFlintLorton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K10 grants2019 9 grants2021 12 grants2022 13 grants2023 13 grants2024 12 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2019) to $243K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $81K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Sri Sevi Vishnu Temple: $35KSri Sevi Vishnu Temple$35KNorth American Vishwa Kannada Assoc: $10KNorth American Vishwa KannadaAssoc$10KChinmaya Mission WRC: $7KChinmaya Mission WRC$7KThe Rotary Foundation: $6KThe Rotary Foundation$6KGeorgetownlombardi: $5KGeorgetownlombardi$5KAppear India: $5KAppear India$5KAll India Movement for Seva: $3KAll India Movement for Seva$3KHindu American Community Services I: $3KHindu American CommunityServices I$3KMake a Wish Foundation: $2KMake a Wish Foundation$2KRanga Vartula: $2KRanga Vartula$2K

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

58<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sri Sevi Vishnu Temple Lanham, MDBringing together hindu customs and heritage with American values of community and volunteerism.$35,101
North American Vishwa Kannada Assoc Tampa, FLPromote and Enrich Cultural Heritage of Karnataka.$10,000
Chinmaya Mission WRC Silver Spring, MDProvide 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, ILTo advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.$6,000
Georgetownlombardi Washington, DCIn 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, ORThe 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, PAEncourages Respect for Human Rights and Dignity.$3,000
Hindu American Community Services I Potomac, MDTo facilitate hindu americans to provide community, charitable, educational and relief services.$3,000
Make a Wish Foundation Richmond, VATogether, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.$2,000
Ranga Vartula Falls Church, VARanga 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

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $713,819 $327,378 $91,270 $80,601
2024 $477,779 $265,376 $247,673 $242,503
2023 $460,076 $328,642 $56,745 $53,206
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$713,819$477,779$460,076
Revenue$327,378$265,376$328,642
Expenses$91,270$247,673$56,745
Qualifying Distributions$80,601$242,503$53,206
Net Investment Income$130,893$133,552$136,221
Distributable Amount$25,954$18,098$9,544

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 1373 Northwyck Court, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 691-2115

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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