Ujala Foundation
Ujala Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports $37.6 million in assets and grants to 16 organizations totaling $2,453,400.
Ujala Foundation at a glance
In short: Ujala Foundation gave $2.5M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $153K), mostly in Maryland. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,453,400
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $153,338
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $37,642,699
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% 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 Ujala Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4801 Bonita Bay Blvd 401, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (610) 359-5449
Website: https://ujalainternational.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ujala Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 62 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 11% to Pennsylvania, 3% each to California and the District of Columbia, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ujala Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $294K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 125% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $723K (2020) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Purpose Contribution | $1,925,000 |
| Drexel University's Lebow College of Business Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose Contribution | $250,000 |
| Indiaspora San Francisco, CA | General Purpose Contribution | $75,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Purpose Contribution | $50,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of DC Washington, DC | General Purpose Contribution | $40,000 |
| Albemarle Housing Improvement Project Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose Contribution | $30,000 |
| Howard C Liebengood Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose Contribution | $25,000 |
| Drexel University's Lebow College of Business Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose Contribution | $15,000 |
| Indian Philanthropy Alliance Indianipolis, IN | General Purpose Contribution | $12,500 |
| IIT Bombay Heritage Fund Cupertino, CA | General Purpose Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $37,642,699 | $6,666,029 | $2,632,325 | $2,453,400 | 16 | $2,453,900 | $3,445,991 | $2,372,317 |
| 2023 | $36,768,249 | $5,430,238 | $1,902,467 | $1,711,000 | 11 | $1,711,500 | $3,185,255 | $2,038,210 |
| 2022 | $33,240,478 | $3,662,889 | $2,331,221 | $2,256,500 | 9 | $2,256,500 | $2,140,647 | $2,147,980 |
| 2021 | $31,908,810 | $5,577,890 | $1,147,905 | $1,092,500 | 12 | $1,092,500 | $1,522,279 | $2,173,891 |
| 2020 | $28,082,639 | $8,117,244 | $786,807 | $723,000 | 14 | — | $1,556,770 | $1,374,881 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ujala Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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 available information does not state a mission for Ujala Foundation. Its 2024 grants included universities and organizations working in areas such as education, science and technology learning, Indian diaspora impact, food assistance, and legal aid. Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering independent research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. The Franklin Institute says its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Arlington Food Assistance Center says it provides dignified access to free groceries for qualified families in Arlington and surrounding counties.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,453,400. Grants ranged from $900 to $1,925,000, with a median award of $13,750. The largest listed grants were $1,925,000 to Johns Hopkins University, $250,000 to Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, and $75,000 to Indiaspora. Other listed awards included $50,000 to Yale University, $40,000 to Legal Aid Society of DC, and $30,000 to Albemarle Housing Improvement Project. The listed grants were designated for general purpose contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rajiv L. Gupta as director and Kamla Gupta as successor director.
Ujala Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kamla Gupta
Successor Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rajiv L. Gupta
Director
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 Ujala Foundation
How much does Ujala Foundation give each year?
Ujala Foundation gave $2.5M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 11 grants.
What is Ujala Foundation's typical grant size?
Ujala Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,750, and its average grant was $153,338, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ujala Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Ujala Foundation give grants?
Ujala Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ujala Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ujala Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ujala Foundation's largest grantees?
Ujala Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($1,925,000), Drexel University's Lebow College of Business ($265,000 across 2 grants) and Indiaspora ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ujala Foundation?
Ujala Foundation reported $37.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ujala Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for Ujala Foundation. Its 2024 grants included universities and organizations working in areas such as education, science and technology learning, Indian diaspora impact, food assistance, and legal aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ujala Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ujala Foundation's EIN?
Ujala Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3274193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ujala 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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