The Pranan Foundation Inc
The Pranan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
The Pranan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pranan Foundation Inc gave $274K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $274,000
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,405
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,662,088
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (63% 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 Pranan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 Wilderbluff Court, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Phone: (678) 640-0143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pranan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlanta Community Food Bank ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia received 63% of grant dollars, followed by New York (18%), Tennessee (6%), New Jersey (4%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pranan Foundation Inc gives
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 180% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $54K (2020) to $294K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Community Food Bank East Point, GA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project Atlanta, GA | Support for Current Projects | $10,000 |
| Bonnie Youth Club Brookly, NY | General Funding to Support Youth Projects | $10,000 |
| Camp Horizon Inc Atlanta, GA | Support for Foster Care | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Support Global Impact | $10,000 |
| Intown Collaborative Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Open Hand Atlanta, GA | Support the Mission of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Raksha Atlanta, GA | Stronger and Healther South Asian Communities | $10,000 |
| Senior Citizen Program Atlanta, GA | General Funding | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,662,088 | $546,131 | $294,041 | $274,000 | 37 | $274,018 | $136,016 | $241,543 |
| 2023 | $4,409,998 | $616,409 | $307,906 | $294,000 | 34 | $294,051 | $221,644 | $210,539 |
| 2022 | $4,101,495 | $171,145 | $146,700 | $133,150 | 26 | $133,181 | $42,383 | $194,614 |
| 2021 | $4,077,050 | $859,709 | $107,376 | $98,001 | 24 | $98,001 | $20,061 | $175,602 |
| 2020 | $3,324,717 | $2,410,959 | $60,734 | $54,470 | 6 | — | — | $51,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pranan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including hunger relief, youth impacted by foster care, music education, services and advocacy for South Asian survivors of violence, housing, and community service.
These are grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s: the Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger; Camp Horizon says it empowers youth impacted by foster care through new experiences and a caring, consistent community; and Atlanta Music Project says it helps youth in under-resourced communities realize their possibilities through music. Raksha describes its work as promoting a stronger and healthier South Asian community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $274,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $7,500. Examples of $10,000 grants included Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta Mission, Atlanta Music Project, Camp Horizon, Habitat for Humanity, Raksha, Sewa International, and St. Jude.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vikas Verma as president, Achala Verma as vice president, Ritu V Gordon as secretary, and Priyanka Verma as treasurer.
The Pranan Foundation Inc is led by Vikas Verma, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vikas Verma
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Achala Verma
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priyanka Verma
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ritu V. Gordon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Pranan Foundation Inc
How much does The Pranan Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pranan Foundation Inc gave $274K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $294K across 34 grants.
What is The Pranan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pranan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,405, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pranan Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pranan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (11 grants), Alpharetta, GA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Norcross, GA (2 grants).
Does The Pranan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Pranan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pranan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pranan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Atlanta Community Food Bank ($10,000), Atlanta Mission ($10,000) and Atlanta Music Project ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pranan Foundation Inc?
The Pranan Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pranan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including hunger relief, youth impacted by foster care, music education, services and advocacy for South Asian survivors of violence, housing, and community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pranan Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pranan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pranan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3201792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pranan 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Pranan Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pranan-foundation-inc-morg_ef3dab1e6d86485e85b6ba6f2a20bf2f
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