The Giving Back Foundation
The Giving Back Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2024, it made $122K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $2K.
The Giving Back Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,581
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $103,093
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $121,581
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $127,443
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Giving Back Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Giving Back Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $265K (2020). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hope India Albertson, NY | For the Organization's Charitable Use | $12,500 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation New York, NY | For the Organization's Charitable Use | $5,500 |
| India Vision Foundation | For the Organization's Charitable Use | $365 |
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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 | $14,581 | $103,093 | $127,443 | — | — | $121,581 | $1,933 | $2,711 |
| 2023 | $18,537 | $65,673 | $102,799 | — | — | $101,799 | — | $1,302 |
| 2022 | $48,491 | $134 | $162,578 | $18,365 | 3 | $158,940 | — | $6,932 |
| 2021 | $210,935 | $228,965 | $31,119 | — | — | $30,944 | — | $1,007 |
| 2020 | $13,089 | $299,619 | $313,399 | $265,375 | 3 | — | — | $1,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Giving Back Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Giving Back Foundation is led by Meera T. Gandhi, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meera T. Gandhi
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Kiran Gandhi
Secretary
On filings since 2023
$6K (2023) → $12K (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 $12K, to Meera T Gandhi (Pres/DIR/Sec). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Giving Back Foundation
How large is The Giving Back Foundation?
The Giving Back Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Giving Back Foundation operate?
The Giving Back Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New Jersey, New York.
What is The Giving Back Foundation's EIN?
The Giving Back Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3143272. 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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