Trehan Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Established in 2004, the foundation focuses on philanthropic giving across education, international development, Indian causes, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-8.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
-79.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+340.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation prioritizes the following funding areas:
- Education & Youth Development — Supporting educational institutions and youth-focused organizations
- Policy & Global Development — International development and policy-focused initiatives
- Indian Causes — Organizations supporting Indian communities and development in India
- Arts & Culture — Arts and cultural organizations, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- New York
- India (through international development and Indian causes initiatives)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $14,381,794
- Total Revenues: $3,219,006
- Total Expenses: $1,206,033
- Total Giving: $1,103,675
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $13.9 million
- Total Revenues: $741,087
- Total Expenses: $1,160,456
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,947,249 | $14,381,794 | $13,181,561 |
| Revenue | $741,087 | $3,219,006 | $-663,819 |
| Expenses | $1,160,456 | $1,206,033 | $766,028 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,014,725 | $1,107,923 | $664,850 |
| Net Investment Income | $617,857 | $1,231,596 | $190,466 |
| Distributable Amount | $912,628 | $761,779 | $1,045,083 |
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
180 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
Ranvir Trehan — Founder and Trustee
Ranvir Trehan was born in India and holds a BSEE from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, a Master's degree in Operations Research from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Dayton. He founded SETA Corporation, a Virginia-based IT services company that provides services to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other federal government agencies. Trehan serves on the board of CARE and supports his alma mater, the University of Michigan.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANVIR TREHAN | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Trehan Foundation
1308 Ballantrae Farm Drive
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 821-8178
Subject 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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