The Gordhan Dass Foundation
The Gordhan Dass Foundation is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $11,004 to charitable organizations, including recipients in California and several other states.
The Gordhan Dass Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gordhan Dass Foundation gave $11K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $733.6), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,004
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $734
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $501
- Total assets
- $30,217,360
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gordhan Dass Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing names Vinod Kumar Gupta as the contact. It states that there is no specific application form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Vinod Kumar Gupta
Mailing address: 1400 Easton Dr 106, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 631-4312
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gordhan Dass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chinmaya Education Foundation Inc ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (55%), Michigan (14%), Texas (11%), Illinois (7%), and Georgia (5%), with additional grants to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gordhan Dass Foundation gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 7% 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 (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $13K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinmaya Education Foundation Inc Flint, MI | Charity | $1,502 |
| Bakersfield Police Officers Associa Bakersfield, CA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Dharma Civilization Foundation Porter Ranch, CA | General Charity | $1,000 |
| Bakersfield Senior Center Bakersfield, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Helps Intl Addison, TX | Charity | $750 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | General Charity | $750 |
| Hindu Temple of Kern County Bakersfield, CA | Cultural Developement | $501 |
| Punjabi American Senior Center Bakersfield, CA | General Purpose | $501 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Charity | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | International Relief Assistance | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,217,360 | $3,098,968 | $252,558 | $11,004 | 15 | $192,756 | $3,376,093 | $2,592,327 |
| 2024 | $28,890,024 | $2,161,001 | $363,431 | $13,000 | 14 | $15,268,704 | $2,148,191 | $2,151,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordhan Dass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, cultural preservation, senior services, health, and charitable assistance. For example, Chinmaya Education Foundation describes its mission as supporting educational institutions, health care initiatives for underserved communities, disaster relief, economic upliftment, and preservation of Hindu culture and heritage. Bakersfield Senior Center says it provides assistance, educational activities, and fellowship for senior citizens.
Other 2025 recipients describe their missions as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families (American Cancer Society), promoting longer and healthier lives (American Heart Association), and raising funds for children’s health care in local communities (Children’s Miracle Network).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $11,004. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,502, with a median grant of $501. Notable grants included $1,502 to Chinmaya Education Foundation; $1,500 to Bakersfield Police Officers Association; $1,000 each to Dharma Civilization Foundation and Bakersfield Senior Center; and $750 each to HELPS International and Ronald McDonald House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vinod Kumar Gupta as CEO, Amol Gupta as Secretary, Vivek Gupta as Director, and Kenneth Hahs as CFO.
The Gordhan Dass Foundation is led by Vinod Kumar Gupta, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vinod Kumar Gupta
CEO
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivek Gupta
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amol Gupta
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Hahs
CFO
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ramesh C. Gupta (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Gordhan Dass Foundation
How much does The Gordhan Dass Foundation give each year?
The Gordhan Dass Foundation gave $11K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 14 grants.
What is The Gordhan Dass Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gordhan Dass Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $501, and its average grant was $734, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gordhan Dass Foundation give grants?
The Gordhan Dass Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (6 grants).
Does The Gordhan Dass Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Gordhan Dass Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (9 grants).
Who are The Gordhan Dass Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gordhan Dass Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chinmaya Education Foundation Inc ($1,502), Bakersfield Police Officers Associa ($1,500) and Dharma Civilization Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordhan Dass Foundation?
The Gordhan Dass Foundation reported $30.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (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 Gordhan Dass Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, cultural preservation, senior services, health, and charitable assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gordhan Dass Foundation?
The foundation’s filing names Vinod Kumar Gupta as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gordhan Dass Foundation's EIN?
The Gordhan Dass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0380508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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