Trehan Foundation
Trehan Foundation is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education-related, cultural, community, and other organizations.
Trehan Foundation at a glance
In short: Trehan Foundation gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), top state California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,006,750
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -79.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,221
- +340.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,947,249
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (35% 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 Trehan 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1308 Ballantrae Farm Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 821-8178
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Trehan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bitsaa International Inc ($330K). Together the top 10 received $968K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 212 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (35%), Michigan (25%), and the District of Columbia (18%). Illinois received 10% and Virginia 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Trehan Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $641K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bitsaa International Inc Sunnyvale, CA | General Purpose | $330,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Kennedy Center Washington, DC | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation Vienna, VA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Hindu American Foundation Washington, DC | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Ashiyanaa Bethesda, MD | General Support | $32,750 |
| Carnegie Endowement Washington DC, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fair Observer Mountain View, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,947,249 | $741,087 | $1,160,456 | $1,006,750 | 17 | $1,014,725 | $617,857 | $912,628 |
| 2023 | $14,381,794 | $3,219,006 | $1,206,033 | $1,103,675 | 82 | $1,107,923 | $1,231,596 | $761,779 |
| 2022 | $13,181,561 | $-663,819 | $766,028 | $661,700 | 30 | $664,850 | $190,466 | $1,045,083 |
| 2021 | $14,676,760 | $3,382,376 | $916,920 | $828,420 | 42 | $828,445 | $3,296,401 | $754,747 |
| 2020 | $12,487,346 | $1,125,582 | $755,029 | $641,300 | 41 | — | $1,034,253 | $707,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trehan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $913K 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 included support for BITSAA International, whose stated mission includes raising funds for scholarships and promoting teaching and research at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, and its campuses. The Hindu American Foundation says it advances understanding of Hinduism and the rights and dignity of Hindu Americans. Ashiyaanaa says it provides culturally sensitive services to empower South Asians to lead peaceful lives with dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency. The University of Michigan’s stated mission is to represent and advocate for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,006,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $330,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $330,000 to BITSAA International, $250,000 to the University of Michigan, $100,000 each to the Kennedy Center and Obama Foundation, and $50,000 to Wolf Trap Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ranvir Trehan is listed as president and secretary on the 2024 filing.
Trehan Foundation is led by Ranvir Trehan, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ranvir Trehan
President & 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 Trehan Foundation
How much does Trehan Foundation give each year?
Trehan Foundation gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 82 grants.
What is Trehan Foundation's typical grant size?
Trehan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $59,221, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Trehan Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does Trehan Foundation give grants?
Trehan Foundation's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (25%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Vienna, VA (2 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does Trehan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Trehan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Trehan Foundation's largest grantees?
Trehan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bitsaa International Inc ($330,000), University of Michigan ($250,000) and Kennedy Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trehan Foundation?
Trehan Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $913K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Trehan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for BITSAA International, whose stated mission includes raising funds for scholarships and promoting teaching and research at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, and its campuses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trehan Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Trehan Foundation's EIN?
Trehan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0073510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Trehan 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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Grantable. (2026). Trehan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/trehan-foundation-morg_2d76428c6dee4884b4686b1cffc14402
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