The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing describes direct programs and grants related to Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, including teacher training, academic exchange, and an ongoing conference for academics and other experts.
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies at a glance
In short: The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies gave $177K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,387
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,336
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $7,014,405
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Graduate Theological Union ($35K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 89 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as California 63%, Virginia 11%, Michigan 11%, Colorado 11%, and Arizona 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $101 repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $177K (2024) to $240K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Theological Union Berkeley, CA | 2024 Annual Uberoi Meeting (AUM) | $35,000 |
| Long Beach State Foundation Long Beach, CA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Arihanta Institute San Jose, CA | Compassion in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism | $20,000 |
| Christopher Newport University Educational Foundat Newport News, VA | Christopher Newport University - Routledge Bhagava | $20,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | Revolutionary Love Bus Tour: Love as Justice | $20,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Sikh Formations: Blog-Podcast-Webinar & Journal | $20,000 |
| Sakyadhita San Diego, CA | Awakening the Daughters of the Buddha | $10,981 |
| Naropa University Boulder, CO | Research to be conducted on the Dharma traditions | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Heritage Buddhist Students - Research Fellowship & Language Study | $9,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for a New Amer Tempe, AZ | Collecting Devotion: Temples to Jina-a Virtual Experience | $6,500 |
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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 | $7,014,405 | $910,691 | $455,825 | $177,387 | 19 | $399,725 | $856,943 | $379,206 |
| 2023 | $6,559,539 | $72,428 | $420,811 | $240,000 | 16 | $344,652 | $110,831 | $360,192 |
| 2022 | $6,907,921 | $598,097 | $516,261 | $231,838 | 25 | $436,236 | $530,750 | $353,676 |
| 2021 | $6,814,383 | $638,041 | $479,559 | $214,445 | 11 | $394,331 | $553,805 | $437,997 |
| 2020 | $6,636,456 | $333,243 | $427,510 | $229,000 | 18 | — | $265,879 | $373,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies reported a distributable amount of $379K 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 filing describes a week-long teacher-training program in Colorado for high school teachers in Indic traditions; a 10-day experiential academic exchange in India focused on Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism; and an ongoing conference intended to promote collegiality and understanding among academics and other experts in those traditions.
Its 2024 grants included support for projects concerning compassion in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism; Sikh studies; Buddhist traditions; and Jain devotion. Among the organizations it supported, the Graduate Theological Union describes its mission as bringing together scholars of the world’s religions and wisdom traditions to advance knowledge and collaborate. Arihanta Institute says it seeks to deepen learning about Jain tradition and its application to daily life. Naropa University describes its work as educating students through learning, compassionate service, and self-understanding.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $177,387. Grants ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median grant of $6,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $35,000 to the Graduate Theological Union for the 2024 Annual Uberoi Meeting; $25,000 to Long Beach State Foundation for a charitable event; $20,000 to Arihanta Institute for “Compassion in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism”; $20,000 to Christopher Newport University Educational Foundation for “Christopher Newport University - Routledge Bhagava”; $20,000 to Community Partners for the “Revolutionary Love Bus Tour: Love as Justice”; and $20,000 to the Regents of the University of Michigan for “Sikh Formations: Blog-Podcast-Webinar & Journal.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anu Bhatia, Jyothi Bhatia, and Sneha Harjai as trustees; Jeffery Long as vice chairman and trustee; Yashwant Pathak as chairman and trustee; and James Polsfut as treasurer.
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies is led by Yashwant Pathak, Chairman & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yashwant Pathak
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Anu Bhatia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Jyothi Bhatia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Sneha Harjai
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Jeffery Long
Vice Chairman & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chairman & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $10K (2024)
James Polsfut
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ramdas Lamb (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman, Trustee & Secretary
- Former: Katharine Nanda (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 $30K, to James Polsfut (Treas). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies
How much does The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies give each year?
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies gave $177K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 16 grants.
What is The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's typical grant size?
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $9,336, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies give grants?
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (11%) and Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (3 grants).
Does The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's largest grantees?
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's largest 2024 grantees include Graduate Theological Union ($35,000), Long Beach State Foundation ($25,000) and Arihanta Institute ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies?
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies fund?
The foundation’s filing describes a week-long teacher-training program in Colorado for high school teachers in Indic traditions; a 10-day experiential academic exchange in India focused on Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism; and an ongoing conference intended to promote collegiality and understanding among academics and other experts in those traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies?
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 Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's EIN?
The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6101307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies 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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