The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family
The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2006. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, with operational ties to Texas, the foundation is dedicated to making impactful change by funding innovative solutions and programs that enrich communities and serve the common good.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
-27.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-57.4% YoY
Grant Count
52
+92.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
-77.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's philanthropic focus is deeply personal, shaped by their daughter Anya's diagnosis with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) at 8 weeks old. This experience has driven their commitment to health research and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The foundation organizes its giving across five core areas:
- Intellectual & Physical Diversity — Supporting organizations serving individuals with disabilities and developmental differences
- Health Care & Medical Research — Funding medical research and healthcare initiatives
- Youth Empowerment & Education — Supporting youth development and educational programs
- Mental Health — Addressing mental health needs and services
- Human Services — General charitable support and community services
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry. Application status varies by year; applications were noted as closed for 2025 in recent documentation.
Grant Range
$10,000 to $7.0 million
Average Grant
Approximately $1,000 (based on available data)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and internationally, with particular focus on major urban areas including Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York. States of operation include California, Texas, New York, and others across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9.97 million
- Total Revenue: $3.6 million
- Total Expenses: $7.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $6,140
- Number of Employees: 0
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- EIN: 20-5345499
- Tax-exempt since November 2006
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,260,533 | $9,970,901 | $13,831,244 |
| Revenue | $788,928 | $3,597,571 | $2,859,787 |
| Expenses | $3,503,720 | $7,404,495 | $4,149,937 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,456,975 | $7,350,970 | $4,059,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $825,192 | $1,048,956 | $1,355,192 |
| Distributable Amount | $439,616 | $535,953 | $750,525 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ramesh Bhatia — Director and founder (CEO of ATCO Rubber Products)
- Kalpana Bhatia — Co-founder
- Anita Bhatia — Director and President
- Niraj Bhatia — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Bhatia | Dir, Pres | 20 | $80,000 |
| Niraj Bhatia | Dir | 15 | $34,146 |
| Ramesh Bhatia | Dir | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced several significant initiatives in recent years:
**TSC Alliance Partnership:** The foundation partnered with TSC Alliance through a multi-year investment in TSC research and clinical care, demonstrating ongoing commitment to research related to their daughter's diagnosis.
Anita Bhatia Foundation for Tomorrow Partners with TSC Alliance ...**Anita Bhatia Foundation for Tomorrow:** A related initiative investing in rare genetic disease research, including a $500,000 investment in research efforts.
RAMESH AND KALPANA BHATIA FAMILY FOUNDATION - Home**Sakhi for South Asian Women:** Awarded a $3 million grant to launch the South Asian Safe Families Initiative, reflecting the foundation's expansion into addressing domestic violence and safety issues within South Asian communities.
Sakhi for South Asian Women Awarded Groundbreaking $3 Million Grant fromSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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