The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation is a private foundation based in Robbinsville, New Jersey. It supports education, cultural awareness, underprivileged communities, equality, and temple revitalization, as described in its mission and vision.
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation gave $58K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Virginia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,289
- +1104.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,299
- +776.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,023
- Total assets
- $28,626
- +77.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (37% 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 Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 73 Emerald Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Phone: (516) 380-0768
Website: https://thegulatifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nava Narasimha Temple ($22K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it operates across North America, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Its 2024 listed grants included recipients in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nava Narasimha Temple | Construction | $21,684 |
| Sri Sai Narayana Organization Manakin Sabot, VA | General Purpose | $20,400 |
| Robbinsville High School Robbinsville, NJ | General Purpose | $5,583 |
| Sree Maha Lakshmi | General Purpose | $4,700 |
| Leap to Shine Monmouth Junction, NJ | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Sri Sai Narayana Organization Manakin Sabot, VA | General Purpose | $1,023 |
| Robbinsville Township CARE Robbinsville, NJ | General Purpose | $875 |
| BlinkNow Foundation Morristown, NJ | General Purpose | $263 |
| Robbinsville Police Benevolent Asso Robbinsville, NJ | General Purpose | $259 |
| Westhab Inc Yonkers, NY | General Purpose | $251 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,626 | $110,047 | $99,593 | $58,289 | 11 | $94,995 | $830 |
| 2023 | $16,119 | $41,828 | $46,650 | $4,839 | 8 | $48,755 | $481 |
| 2022 | $16,359 | $31,919 | $15,560 | $1,824 | 8 | $21,347 | $261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation reported a distributable amount of $830 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
The foundation’s mission is to empower people to enhance education, raise cultural awareness, uplift the underprivileged, and ensure equality. Its stated vision includes supporting educational institutions from early childhood through higher education, serving underprivileged people, promoting gender equality through charitable contributions, and revitalizing temples to preserve South Asian diaspora cultural heritage.
Its 2024 grants included support for Leap to Shine, whose mission is “Enabling Quality Education for Underserved Children.” Westhab, another 2024 recipient, describes its mission as “Building Communities. Changing Lives.” and says it provides safe, affordable housing and services for homeless and low-income individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $58,289. Grants ranged from $251 to $21,684, with a median grant of $1,023. The largest awards included $21,684 to Nava Narasimha Temple for construction, $20,400 to Sri Sai Narayana Organization for general purposes, $5,583 to Robbinsville High School for general purposes, and $4,700 to Sree Maha Lakshmi for general purposes. Other listed recipients included Leap to Shine ($3,000), Robbinsville Township CARE ($875), BlinkNow Foundation ($263), Robbinsville Police Benevolent Association ($259), Westhab ($251), and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($251).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jai P. Gulati as President and Somna J. Gulati as Vice President and Secretary.
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation is led by Jai P Gulati, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jai P Gulati
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Somna J Gulati
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation
How much does The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation give each year?
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation gave $58K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
What is The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,023, and its average grant was $5,299, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation give grants?
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Robbinsville, NJ (3 grants) and Manakin Sabot, VA (2 grants).
Does The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nava Narasimha Temple ($21,684), Sri Sai Narayana Organization ($21,423 across 2 grants) and Robbinsville High School ($5,583), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation?
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $830 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to empower people to enhance education, raise cultural awareness, uplift the underprivileged, and ensure equality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation?
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 Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's EIN?
The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1282106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation 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.
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