Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation
The Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Richardson, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to preselected charitable organizations and says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation gave $130K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,371
- +2002.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +1600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,669
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $237,367
- +258.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (30% 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 Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 N Central Expwy Apt 370, Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 699-1811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sneha Wan ($50K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024 grant dollars, the filing lists 30% for recipients in Texas, 4% in California, 2% in New York, and 1% in Washington, DC. The recipient-state category shown as “?” accounts for 63%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sneha Wan | Charity | $50,000 |
| Sneha Mandir | Charity | $20,000 |
| Surdaan Coppell, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| Svyasa Richardson, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| DFW Scholarship Fund Frisco, TX | Charity | $9,000 |
| Saa | Charity | $6,000 |
| KSV | Charity | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Bright Future Fremont, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Chinmay Mission Dallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Greenhill Foundation Addison, TX | Charity | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,367 | $301,503 | $130,418 | $130,371 | 17 | $130,371 | $1,503 | — |
| 2023 | $66,282 | $7 | $6,379 | $6,200 | 1 | $6,379 | $7 | — |
| 2022 | $72,654 | $70,002 | $5,150 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2 | — |
| 2021 | $7,802 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $345 |
| 2020 | $7,952 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $345 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $130,371. Grant amounts ranged from $260 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $50,000 to SNEHA WAN, $20,000 to SNEHA MANDIR, $10,000 each to SURDAAN and SVYASA, and $9,000 to DFW SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Other listed recipients included SAA and KSV ($6,000 each), FOUNDATION FOR BRIGHT FUTURE and CHINMAY MISSION ($5,000 each), GREENHILL FOUNDATION ($3,000), DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDER ($2,000), and NT FOOD BANK ($1,111). The filing lists the purpose for these grants as “CHARITY.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists SUBASH GAITONDE as president and SARITA GAITONDE as vice president.
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation is led by Subash Gaitonde, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Subash Gaitonde
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarita Gaitonde
V.p.
On filings since 2020
20 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 Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation
How much does Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation give each year?
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation gave $130K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,669, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation give grants?
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Richardson, TX (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sneha Wan ($50,000), Sneha Mandir ($20,000) and Surdaan ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation?
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $302K.
How do I apply for a grant from Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0437790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Subash and Sarita Gaitonde Charitable 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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