The Himachal Foundation Inc
The Himachal Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to preselected organizations, including a grant to South Asian Journalists and support for organizations whose stated missions include turning collective heartbreak into effective action and reducing preventable stillbirths.
The Himachal Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Himachal Foundation Inc gave $47K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,789
- +922.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,599
- +765.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $130
- Total assets
- $921,648
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Himachal Foundation Inc
- 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. The filing lists Meenu Gupta as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Meenu Gupta
Mailing address: 11312, Jewels Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375-3953
Phone: (718) 592-2626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Himachal Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Program-Related Investments ($35K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The filing reports 1% each for California and Hawaii, and 0% each for Virginia and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Himachal Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 458% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $50 (2020) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Related Investments New York, NY | Charity | $35,000 |
| Administrative Costs Forest Hills, NY | Charity | $8,878 |
| Self Realization Fellowship New York, NY | Chairty | $1,158 |
| South Asian Journalists San Francisco, CA | Charity | $440 |
| Polynesian Cultural Center Laie, HI | Chairty | $383 |
| Middle Church New York, NY | Charity | $250 |
| Garrison Institute Garrison, NY | Charity | $130 |
| Our Lady of the Snows Floral Park, NY | Charity | $108 |
| Together Rising Falls Church, VA | Charity | $103 |
| Push for Empowered Pregnancy Katonah, NY | Charity | $103 |
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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 | $921,648 | $189,106 | $63,279 | $46,789 | 13 | $46,789 | $28,106 | $22,830 |
| 2023 | $795,821 | $151,220 | $6,786 | $4,577 | 11 | $4,577 | — | $4,401 |
| 2022 | $651,387 | $158,712 | $3,593 | $2,358 | 9 | $2,358 | — | $4,370 |
| 2021 | $496,268 | $161,968 | $9,224 | $8,392 | 6 | $8,392 | — | $20,680 |
| 2020 | $343,524 | $74,327 | $1,048 | $50 | 1 | — | $1,925 | $2,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Himachal Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 reported 2024 contributions went to organizations with varied stated missions. Together Rising describes its mission as turning “our collective heartbreak into effective action.” Push for Empowered Pregnancy Inc says it provides support and education to reduce the stillbirth rate and eradicate preventable stillbirths.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $46,789. The grants ranged from $52 to $35,000, with a median of $130. Notable listed contributions include $35,000 for Program-Related Investments, $1,158 to Self Realization Fellowship, $440 to South Asian Journalists, and $383 to Polynesian Cultural Center. Together Rising and Push for Empowered Pregnancy Inc each received $103.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meenu Gupta, Rakesh Gupta, and Vasudha Gupta as directors.
The Himachal Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meenu Gupta
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rakesh Gupta
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vasudha Gupta
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Himachal Foundation Inc
How much does The Himachal Foundation Inc give each year?
The Himachal Foundation Inc gave $47K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 11 grants.
What is The Himachal Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Himachal Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $130, and its average grant was $3,599, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Himachal Foundation Inc give grants?
The Himachal Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Himachal Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Himachal Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are The Himachal Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Himachal Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Program-Related Investments ($35,000), Administrative Costs ($8,878) and Self Realization Fellowship ($1,158), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Himachal Foundation Inc?
The Himachal Foundation Inc reported $922K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Himachal Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 contributions went to organizations with varied stated missions. Together Rising describes its mission as turning “our collective heartbreak into effective action.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Himachal Foundation Inc?
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 Himachal Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Himachal Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1073293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Himachal Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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