Taraknath Das Foundation
The Taraknath Das Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Taraknath Das Foundation at a glance
In short: Taraknath Das Foundation gave $33K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $32,500
- -8.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,708
- -16.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $364,106
- +2.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Taraknath Das Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists academic transcripts and letters of recommendation as application materials, and restricts awards to Indian citizens in a graduate program who have completed one year of study. The filing lists Dr. Leonard Gordon as the contact for the application process; these instructions are from a final return and should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- The 2021 filing lists August 1.
- Deadline
- The 2021 filing lists August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Leonard Gordon
Mailing address: 276 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 666-4282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taraknath Das Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Kimberly Fernandes ($7K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Taraknath Das Foundation gives
- 17% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $36K (2020). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Fernandes New York, NY | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Akanksha Adhya New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Vivek Mishra New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Sneha Chavali New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Tathagata Dutta New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kankana Das New York, NY | Contribution | $2,000 |
| V Subbareddy Memorial Fdn New York, NY | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Hoshyar Foundation New York, NY | Contribution | $500 |
| Chakravarty Memorial Fdn New York, NY | Contribution | $500 |
| Society for the Visually Handicappe New York, NY | Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $364,106 | $51,310 | $44,060 | $32,500 | 12 | $42,485 | $19,640 |
| 2020 | $355,856 | $17,198 | $48,985 | $35,500 | 11 | $13,698 | $19,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taraknath Das Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $32,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards were $7,000 to Kimberly Fernandes and $5,000 each to Akanksha Adhya, Vivek Mishra, Sneha Chavali, and Tathagata Dutta. Each was recorded with the purpose “contribution.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Rachel McDermott as president and Leonard Gordon as vice president.
Taraknath Das Foundation is led by Rachel McDermott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Rachel McDermott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leonard Gordon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Taraknath Das Foundation
How much does Taraknath Das Foundation give each year?
Taraknath Das Foundation gave $33K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $36K across 11 grants.
What is Taraknath Das Foundation's typical grant size?
Taraknath Das Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,708, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Taraknath Das Foundation give grants?
Taraknath Das Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does Taraknath Das Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Taraknath Das Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (12 grants).
Who are Taraknath Das Foundation's largest grantees?
Taraknath Das Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Kimberly Fernandes ($7,000), Akanksha Adhya ($5,000) and Vivek Mishra ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Taraknath Das Foundation?
Taraknath Das Foundation reported $364K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $51K.
How do I apply for a grant from Taraknath Das Foundation?
The 2021 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Taraknath Das Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Taraknath Das Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Taraknath Das Foundation's EIN?
Taraknath Das Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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