The Sodhani Foundation Inc
The Sodhani Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Somerset, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 25 grants totaling $657,035 to charitable organizations.
The Sodhani Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sodhani Foundation Inc gave $657K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $657,035
- +207.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,281
- +158.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $8,909,535
- +12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (50% 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 Sodhani Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Patriots Way, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (973) 476-3901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sodhani Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bharat Kalyan Pratishthan ($327K). Together the top 10 received $641K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 103 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 50% of grant dollars and New Jersey 36%. Texas received 7%, Florida 4%, and Pennsylvania 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sodhani Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 982% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $55K (2022) to $657K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $657K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bharat Kalyan Pratishthan Brea, CA | Charitable | $327,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical C Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $170,500 |
| Maheshwari Mahasabha of NA Sugar Land, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sanskar Tirth Kelavani Mandal Warren, NJ | Charitable | $33,700 |
| Hindu University of America Groveland, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Franklin Township Board of Ed Somerset, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Himalayan Hope Chritable Foundation Conshohocken, PA | Chartable | $10,000 |
| Texas Hindu Campsite Columbus, TX | Charitable | $9,900 |
| Tribal Educational Society Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,350 |
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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 | $8,909,535 | $1,616,932 | $714,949 | $657,035 | 25 | $846,035 | $142,999 | $491,810 |
| 2023 | $7,908,203 | $1,052,284 | $227,381 | $213,555 | 21 | $213,555 | $129,750 | $318,289 |
| 2022 | $7,083,300 | $4,626,851 | $60,849 | $55,260 | 21 | $55,260 | $65,138 | $216,547 |
| 2021 | $2,517,298 | $502,835 | $87,989 | $60,717 | 17 | $87,989 | $59,877 | $148,056 |
| 2020 | $2,102,452 | $352,370 | $63,977 | $59,591 | 19 | — | $34,129 | $75,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sodhani Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $492K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations involved in education, Hindu thought and cultural traditions, children’s education and wellness, and employment assistance. These are grantees’ stated areas of work, not a statement of the foundation’s own mission. For example, Hindu University of America describes its mission as providing an educational and spiritual bridge in Hindu thought, while Employment Horizons says it helps people with barriers to employment pursue vocational objectives and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $657,035. Grants ranged from $65 to $327,000, with a median of $2,000. Larger grants included $327,000 to Bharat Kalyan Pratishthan, $170,500 to Foundation for Morristown Medical C, $35,000 to Maheshwari Mahasabha of NA, $33,700 to Sanskar Tirth Kelavani Mandal, and $25,000 to Hindu University of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vimal Sodhani as President/VI and Ramkunwar Sodhani as Secretary.
The Sodhani Foundation Inc is led by Vimal Sodhani, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vimal Sodhani
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramkunwar Sodhani
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$22K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Ramkunwar Sodhani (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Sodhani Foundation Inc
How much does The Sodhani Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sodhani Foundation Inc gave $657K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $214K across 21 grants.
What is The Sodhani Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sodhani Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $26,281, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sodhani Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Sodhani Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sodhani Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (36%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, NJ (2 grants) and Somerset, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Sodhani Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Sodhani Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are The Sodhani Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sodhani Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bharat Kalyan Pratishthan ($327,000), Foundation for Morristown Medical C ($170,500) and Maheshwari Mahasabha of NA ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sodhani Foundation Inc?
The Sodhani Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $846K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $492K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sodhani Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations involved in education, Hindu thought and cultural traditions, children’s education and wellness, and employment assistance. These are grantees’ stated areas of work, not a statement of the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sodhani Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sodhani Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sodhani Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3738920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sodhani 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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