The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation is a private foundation, based in Flint, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $424K.
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation at a glance
In short: The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation gave $71K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,877
- -56.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,719
- -56.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,379
- Total assets
- $2,378,269
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akshaya Patra Foundation USA ($40K). Together the top 4 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2024) to $194K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Fremont, CA | Community & Charitable Activities | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Bharatiya Temple of Flint Flint, MI | Religious, Community & Charitable Activities | $757 |
| Barrow Neurological Institute Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Activities | $120 |
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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 | $2,378,269 | $481,139 | $232,097 | $70,877 | 4 | $75,377 | $424,419 | $183,484 |
| 2023 | $2,129,227 | $143,377 | $183,837 | $164,370 | 4 | $164,370 | $131,718 | $163,159 |
| 2022 | $2,169,687 | $30,760 | $177,257 | $144,387 | 3 | $144,387 | $27,902 | $201,565 |
| 2021 | $2,316,184 | $15,020 | $180,866 | $72,406 | 5 | $72,406 | $13,233 | $172,736 |
| 2020 | $2,482,030 | $30,440 | $209,813 | $194,451 | 6 | — | $22,399 | $157,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation is led by Ethiraj G. Raj, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ethiraj G. Raj
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geetha Raj
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $25K (2024)
Kumar Raj
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $25K (2024)
Padma Raj
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $25K (2024)
Shanti Raj
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Geetha Raj (Sec/Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation
How much does The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation give each year?
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation gave $71K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $164K across 4 grants.
What is The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation's typical grant size?
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,379, and its average grant was $17,719, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation give grants?
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (42%).
Does The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation?
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (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 is The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation's EIN?
The Geetha & Govindaraj Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2088671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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