Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation
The Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, and the foundation stated that it terminated under IRC Section 507(b)(1)(A); it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation gave $63K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Florida. 8% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $63,000
- +14.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,250
- +5.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing also states that the foundation terminated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8950 Sw 74 Court 1704, Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 670-7645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Ransom Everglades School - Fund for Re ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (33%), New York (27%), Illinois (16%), California (13%), and Virginia (10%), as reported by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $63K (2021). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ransom Everglades School - Fund for Re Coconut Grove, FL | No Specific Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Day School Coconut Grove, FL | No Specific Purpose | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | No Specific Purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | No Specific Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Canoga Park, CA | No Specific Purpose | $8,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Covid 19 Global Health Emergency | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | No Specific Purpose | $5,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | No Specific Purpose | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | No Specific Purpose | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish South Florida Inc Washington, DC | No Specific Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated in its final filing that it held no net assets at termination and that there was no final distribution of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $40,003 | $66,514 | $63,000 | 12 | $63,000 | $3 | $1,338 |
| 2020 | $26,511 | $50,103 | $56,870 | $55,000 | 11 | — | $103 | $2,577 |
| 2019 | $33,278 | $50,919 | $64,405 | $62,530 | 14 | — | $919 | $2,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — 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 available grant record shows support for charitable organizations working in areas including education, health, international aid, and services for children. For example, Smile Train describes its mission as providing people born with clefts the same life opportunities as those born without clefts. Children’s Hope India says it works to lift children from poverty through education, nutrition, medical care, and career-building skills. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In its final filing year, 2021, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $63,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to Ransom Everglades School – Fund for Re, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, Doctors Without Borders, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Other reported grants included $8,000 to the Akshaya Patra Foundation USA; $5,000 each to UNICEF and the Salvation Army; and $1,000 each to Smile Train, Mayo Clinic, Make-A-Wish South Florida, Children’s Hope India, and ChildFund International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists:
- Arun K Puri — President, Secretary, Trea
- Gerald M Laban — Vice-President
- Jeffrey S Boerner — Director
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation is led by Arun K. Puri, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Arun K. Puri
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Boerner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald M. Laban
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation
How much does Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation give each year?
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation gave $63K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $55K across 11 grants.
What is Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation give grants?
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Coconut Grove, FL (2 grants).
Does Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "No Specific Purpose" (11 grants).
Who are Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Ransom Everglades School - Fund for Re ($10,000), St Stephen's Episcopal Day School ($10,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation fund?
The available grant record shows support for charitable organizations working in areas including education, health, international aid, and services for children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0888199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Tunu Puri Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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