Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta is a private foundation based in Rexford, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 35 grants totaling $55,381, including support for public television, charitable organizations, food assistance, youth mentoring, and education and fine arts.
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta at a glance
In short: Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta gave $55K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,381
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,582
- +60.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $1,275,551
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (23% 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 Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 771 Riverview Rd, Rexford, NY 12148
Phone: (518) 495-3847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mitta Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 35 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $350; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitta Foundation | Support Public Television | $26,000 |
| YMCA Chicago, IL | Support Public Television | $10,000 |
| Hindu Temple Albany, NY | Support Organization Mission | $4,001 |
| Chinmaya Mission Woodbury, NY | Support Public Television | $2,500 |
| Multicultural Children Uncasville, CT | Support Public Television | $1,500 |
| Samskrita Bharathi Bellevue, WA | Support Organization Mission | $1,050 |
| Friends of Children Fund New York, NY | Provide Mentors to Youth | $1,050 |
| The Leukemia & Lymph Omas Northfield, IL | Support Public Television | $1,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Provide Healthy Food | $1,000 |
| The Regional Food Bank Latham, NY | Food Bank | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,275,551 | $90,881 | $55,744 | $55,381 | 35 | $55,381 | $15,046 | $59,167 |
| 2024 | $1,135,637 | $186,882 | $66,150 | $48,435 | 49 | $48,435 | $19,884 | $54,810 |
| 2023 | $1,101,370 | $150,968 | $33,007 | $30,792 | 35 | $30,792 | $13,585 | $49,106 |
| 2022 | $900,435 | $175,719 | $34,749 | $33,177 | 25 | $33,177 | $9,456 | $37,708 |
| 2021 | $830,686 | $195,790 | $31,497 | $30,162 | 41 | $30,162 | $15,474 | $32,599 |
| 2020 | $603,000 | $104,417 | $37,296 | $36,001 | 39 | — | $8,222 | $24,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta reported a distributable amount of $59K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Feeding Westchester says its mission is to lead hunger-action programs and mobilize resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. Peace Village describes itself as a retirement facility providing housing, meals, personal services, and recreational activities for older adults. The Mooncatcher Project says its mission is to improve girls’ lives worldwide by removing barriers related to menstruation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $55,381. Grants ranged from $50 to $26,000, with a median of $250. Among the largest were $26,000 to Mitta Foundation for public television; $10,000 to YMCA (Chicago, Illinois) for public television; $4,001 to Hindu Temple (Albany, New York) to support its organizational mission; and $2,500 to Chinmaya Mission (Woodbury, New York) for public television. Other reported grants included $1,000 to Feeding Westchester for healthy food and $1,050 to Friends of Children Fund to provide mentors to youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Swatantra Mitta as president; Srinivas Mitta as secretary; and Sanjay Mitta, Prashant Mitta, and Krishna Akula as trustees.
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta is led by Swatantra Mitta, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Swatantra Mitta
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krishna Akula
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Prashant Mitta
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sanjay Mitta
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Srinivas Mitta
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta
How much does Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta give each year?
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta gave $55K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 49 grants.
What is Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's typical grant size?
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,582, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta that year got $350 on average.
Where does Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta give grants?
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Albany, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Schenectady, NY (3 grants).
Does Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Public Television" (10 grants), "Support Foundation Mission" (6 grants) and "Support Organization Mission" (3 grants).
Who are Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's largest grantees?
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's largest 2025 grantees include Mitta Foundation ($26,000), YMCA ($10,000) and Hindu Temple ($4,001), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta?
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Feeding Westchester says its mission is to lead hunger-action programs and mobilize resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta?
The foundation 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 Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's EIN?
Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0302437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Swatantra and Srinivas Mitta 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
- 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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