Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation
The Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Michigan. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting religious, medical, housing, and disaster-assistance purposes.
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation at a glance
In short: Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation gave $5K across 30 grants in 2023 (avg $180.367), top state Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,411
- -12.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 30
- +76.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $180
- -50.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $134,605
- +33.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Michigan (42% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 49848 Cooke Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hindu Temple ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Michigan received 42% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Washington, D.C. (11%), Georgia (7%), Maryland (7%), and Virginia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation gives
- 37% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 441% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $6K (2022). In 2023 it made 30 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Temple Canton, MI | Religious | $1,111 |
| Alzheimers Association Southfield, MI | Alzheimers Research | $200 |
| American Cancer Society Southfield, MI | Cancer Awareness and Support | $200 |
| American Heart Association Phoenix, AZ | Medical Research | $200 |
| American Red Cross Detroit, MI | Disaster Assistance | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Housing | $200 |
| March of Dimes Atlanta, GA | Childrens Medical | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Urgent Medical Care | $200 |
| Prostate Care Foundation Albert Lea, MN | Prostate Care Research | $200 |
| Shriners Hospital for Childrens Topeka, KS | Childrens Medical Care | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,605 | $39,288 | $5,451 | $5,411 | 30 | $5,411 | $31,370 | $5,343 |
| 2022 | $100,768 | $6,995 | $7,048 | $6,200 | 17 | $6,200 | $995 | $4,950 |
| 2021 | $100,821 | $7,463 | $8,163 | $6,100 | 18 | $6,100 | $737 | $2,247 |
| 2020 | $101,521 | $14,367 | $1,020 | $1,000 | 6 | — | $339 | $4,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants include support for a Hindu temple and organizations working in areas such as medical research and care, cancer awareness and support, housing, and disaster assistance. Habitat for Humanity describes its own mission as seeking to eliminate poverty housing worldwide and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $5,411. Grants ranged from $75 to $1,111, with a median of $200. The largest listed grant was $1,111 to Hindu Temple in Canton, Michigan, for religious purposes. Other listed grants of $200 included gifts to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, March of Dimes, Doctors Without Borders, and several medical and children’s organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Rajesh Patel as president and treasurer, Sudha Patel as secretary, and Rupa Patel as director.
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation is led by Rajesh Patel, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rajesh Patel
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rupa Patel
Director
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sudha R. Patel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation
How much does Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation give each year?
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation gave $5K across 30 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 17 grants.
What is Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's typical grant size?
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $180, across 30 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation give grants?
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Merrifield, VA (3 grants) and Topeka, KS (2 grants).
Does Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's largest grantees?
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Hindu Temple ($1,111), Alzheimers Association ($200) and American Cancer Society ($200), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation?
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation reported $135K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants include support for a Hindu temple and organizations working in areas such as medical research and care, cancer awareness and support, housing, and disaster assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's EIN?
Sudha and Rajesh Patel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1230715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Sudha and Rajesh Patel 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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