The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation is a private foundation based in Clearwater, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and a scholarship, orphanage, and science fair; its 2023 filing states that awards must help the disadvantaged.
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation gave $49K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,785
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,121
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $856,828
- +17.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing names Aarathi Desaigoudar as the contact and requests a letter. It states that awards must help the disadvantaged.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Aarathi Desaigoudar
Mailing address: 2 Sea Side Lane, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 238-8086
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deena Bandhu Trust ($23K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports recipient-state shares of grant dollars of 22% for New York, 9% for Virginia, 8% for the District of Columbia, and 7% for Florida. It also reports a 46% share for a state that is not identified in the supplied data. These are recipient locations, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $33K (2020) to $49K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deena Bandhu Trust | Scholarship Orphanage and Science Fair | $22,535 |
| US Funds for UNICEF New York, NY | Charity | $8,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charity | $4,000 |
| Wedu PBS Tampa, FL | Charity | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| ACLU Washington, DC | Charity | $500 |
| National Audobon Society New York, NY | Charity | $500 |
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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 | $856,828 | $190,433 | $59,784 | $48,785 | 23 | $48,750 | $19,399 | $65,657 |
| 2023 | $726,694 | $74,290 | $56,217 | $45,900 | 25 | $45,900 | — | $47,728 |
| 2022 | $709,021 | $74,375 | $57,492 | $44,528 | 35 | $44,528 | $29,420 | $45,998 |
| 2021 | $691,138 | $208,853 | $45,477 | $35,500 | 35 | — | $43,558 | $44,788 |
| 2020 | $527,194 | $12,264 | $42,357 | $32,750 | 25 | — | $2,657 | $35,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 working in ocean conservation, wildlife protection, cancer research, housing, diabetes, and arthritis, as well as a grant described as supporting a scholarship, orphanage, and science fair.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Ocean Conservancy says it works to protect the ocean through science, people, and policy; the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment; Defenders of Wildlife says it is dedicated to protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities; and Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it. The Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $48,785 across 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $22,535, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants listed were $22,535 to Deena Bandhu Trust for “scholarship orphanage and science fair,” $8,000 to US Funds for UNICEF, $4,000 to Nature Conservancy, $2,500 to WEDU PBS, and $2,000 to Doctors Without Borders. Other listed recipients include Ocean Conservancy ($1,500), Environmental Defense Fund ($1,000), Prostate Cancer Foundation ($1,000), ACLU ($500), National Audobon Society ($500), Blue Mountain Center for Meditation ($500), and Defenders of Wildlife ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chan Desaigoudar as director and Aarathi Desaigoudar as trustee.
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aarathi Desaigoudar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chan Desaigoudar
Director
On filings since 2020
10 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 Chan Desaigoudar Foundation
How much does The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation give each year?
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation gave $49K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 25 grants.
What is The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,121, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation give grants?
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's top state is New York, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (9%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (22 grants).
Who are The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Deena Bandhu Trust ($22,535), US Funds for UNICEF ($8,000) and Nature Conservancy ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation?
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation reported $857K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (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 Chan Desaigoudar Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in ocean conservation, wildlife protection, cancer research, housing, diabetes, and arthritis, as well as a grant described as supporting a scholarship, orphanage, and science fair. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation?
The 2023 filing names Aarathi Desaigoudar as the contact and requests a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's EIN?
The Chan Desaigoudar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0135035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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