The Agarwal Foundation
The Agarwal Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations working in areas including sustainable development, education, South Asian arts and culture, health care, and community services.
The Agarwal Foundation at a glance
In short: The Agarwal Foundation gave $91K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,160
- +69.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,012
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,802,803
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (83% 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 The Agarwal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 188 Minna Street 24E, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (650) 430-0509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Agarwal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indians for Collective Action ($60K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 14% to Illinois, and 3% to Massachusetts. The largest grant’s stated purpose refers to creating impact and fostering sustainable growth in India and the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Agarwal Foundation gives
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $188K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indians for Collective Action Palo Alto, CA | Create positive impact at scale and foster sustainable growth in india & usa | $60,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | To build a computer design research and learning center at the university of Illinois. | $10,000 |
| Art Forum Santa Clara, CA | Define and Promote All Artforms from South Asia | $5,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Milpitas, CA | Help perform a million free eye surgeries by 2030 for those living with curable blindness. | $5,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Stoneham, MA | End Child Hunger and Promote Education | $2,500 |
| Milaan Foundation Hampshire, IL | Empower adolescent girls in india from disadvantaged and vulnerable communities | $2,160 |
| Sangeethaamsha Fremont, CA | Aim to promote and popularize classical music from south asia and make it accessible to a global audience. | $2,000 |
| Ali Akbar College of Music San Rafael, CA | Teach, perform and preserve the classical music of north india | $1,000 |
| Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago Lemont, IL | Serve as a spiritual and cultural center for the hindu community | $1,000 |
| Tie Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Foster Entrepreneurship Through Mentoring, Networking, and Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,802,803 | $44,870 | $148,010 | $91,160 | 13 | $105,888 | $17,146 | $109,587 |
| 2023 | $1,844,949 | $540,170 | $100,934 | $53,909 | 5 | $71,964 | $514,061 | $109,406 |
| 2022 | $1,397,007 | $72,349 | $93,295 | $73,000 | 3 | $76,743 | $55,797 | $77,304 |
| 2021 | $1,382,681 | $81,749 | $127,839 | $94,757 | 5 | $106,584 | $60,493 | $99,553 |
| 2020 | $1,389,384 | $89,342 | $194,914 | $188,196 | 10 | — | $85,872 | $87,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Agarwal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. Indians for Collective Action describes its mission as supporting sustainable development in India through partnerships with nongovernmental organizations and individuals. The Art Forum says it works to connect South Asians with their heritage and help the community participate in civic, social, and cultural life. The Ali Akbar College of Music says it teaches, performs, and preserves North Indian classical music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $91,160. Grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to Indians for Collective Action, $10,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation, $5,000 to Art Forum, and $5,000 to Sankara Eye Foundation. The filing states that the award to the University of Illinois Foundation was for a computer design research and learning center; Sankara Eye Foundation’s stated purpose was to help provide free eye surgeries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Prakash Agarwal as CEO and Geeta Agarwal as secretary and CFO.
The Agarwal Foundation is led by Prakash Agarwal, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Prakash Agarwal
CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geeta Agarwal
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Agarwal Foundation
How much does The Agarwal Foundation give each year?
The Agarwal Foundation gave $91K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 5 grants.
What is The Agarwal Foundation's typical grant size?
The Agarwal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,012, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Agarwal Foundation give grants?
The Agarwal Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Clara, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Agarwal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Agarwal Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Agarwal Foundation's largest grantees?
The Agarwal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Indians for Collective Action ($60,000), University of Illinois Foundation ($10,000) and Art Forum ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Agarwal Foundation?
The Agarwal Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (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 The Agarwal Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Agarwal Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Agarwal Foundation's EIN?
The Agarwal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0470269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Agarwal 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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