Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation
The Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation is a private foundation listed in its 2025 filing as based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Its website describes work to advance education and improve quality of life, including support for educational institutions, research fellowships, awards, cultural events, and nonprofit services.
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation at a glance
In short: Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation gave $61K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,179
- -60.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,913
- -70.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,001
- Total assets
- $3,926,886
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Subir Chowdhury as the contact and asks applicants to submit a brief statement explaining the reason for the grant and its purpose. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards and no deadlines. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Subir Chowdhury
Mailing address: 32040 Cape Point Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: (310) 697-7208
Website: https://www.chowdhuryfamily.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern Califonia ($25K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 74 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 3% to New York, and 2% to Illinois. A further 10% is assigned to an unspecified recipient state in the filing data. The listed 2025 grants include recipients in California and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 127% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 48% 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 $27K (2022) to $489K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Califonia Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Appollo Hospital | General Support | $5,975 |
| Dakshini Torrance, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gofundmeorg West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple Torrance, CA | General Support | $3,002 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Valley Bengali Club (VBC) Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Bharat Sevashram Sangha West Brea, CA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Palos Verdes High School Booster Club Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | General Support | $1,200 |
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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 | $3,926,886 | $341,812 | $124,997 | $61,179 | 21 | $86,789 | $30,691 | $179,128 |
| 2024 | $3,605,587 | $208,104 | $185,767 | $155,862 | 16 | $161,411 | $192,822 | $160,572 |
| 2023 | $2,881,430 | $388,201 | $227,174 | $197,167 | 14 | $199,504 | $361,501 | $123,660 |
| 2022 | $2,211,257 | $26,702 | $55,317 | $26,902 | 9 | $30,071 | $9,685 | $123,957 |
| 2021 | $3,400,589 | $472,702 | $492,387 | $488,579 | 14 | $491,600 | $471,989 | $173,509 |
| 2020 | $3,547,775 | $60,203 | $79,706 | $72,001 | 14 | — | $5,351 | $173,538 |
| 2019 | $3,502,441 | $138,489 | $152,566 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $97,260 | $155,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance education and improve the quality of life for everyone. Its website describes support for education and research, including schools, university centers and fellowships, as well as awards and prizes created with professional societies and universities. It also describes support for educational and cultural events and food service delivered in partnership with nonprofit organizations.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Project Angel Food describes its work as improving health and addressing food insecurity through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling; Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food; and Palos Verdes High School Booster Club says it supports academic, athletic, and arts programs. Other 2025 recipients include organizations serving veterans and military families, supporting disaster-related charitable giving, and providing automotive education and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $61,179. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,001. The largest award was $25,000 to the University of Southern California for general support. Other notable grants included $5,975 to Appollo Hospital, $5,000 to Dakshini, $3,500 to GoFundMe.org, and $3,002 to Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Subir Chowdhury and Malini Chowdhury as directors.
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Malini Chowdhury
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Subir Chowdhury
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
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 Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation
How much does Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation give each year?
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation gave $61K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 16 grants.
What is Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's typical grant size?
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,001, and its average grant was $2,913, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation give grants?
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Torrance, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's largest grantees?
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Southern Califonia ($25,000), Appollo Hospital ($5,975) and Dakshini ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation?
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (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 Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance education and improve the quality of life for everyone. Its website describes support for education and research, including schools, university centers and fellowships, as well as awards and prizes created with professional societies and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation?
The 2025 filing names Subir Chowdhury as the contact and asks applicants to submit a brief statement explaining the reason for the grant and its purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's EIN?
Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5991853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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