Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $114K.
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc at a glance
In short: Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc gave $184K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,884
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,647
- -46.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,442
- Total assets
- $2,066,914
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University ($100K). Together the top 6 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $288K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | To support religious enlightenment | $100,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | To support religious enlightenment | $25,000 |
| The Aquinas Institute Princeton, NJ | To support religious enlightenment | $20,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | To support religious enlightenment | $18,884 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | To support religious enlightenment | $10,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund Santa Monica, CA | To support religious enlightenment | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,066,914 | $1,015,415 | $498,544 | $183,884 | 6 | $183,884 | $114,121 |
| 2023 | $1,550,043 | $515,224 | $401,566 | $287,836 | 5 | $287,836 | $44,327 |
| 2022 | $1,436,385 | $358,512 | $175,666 | $72,096 | 3 | $72,096 | $29,840 |
| 2021 | $1,253,539 | $1,050,756 | $144,402 | — | — | — | $5,648 |
| 2020 | $347,185 | $143,105 | $85,920 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $3,180 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc is led by Akhilesh K Gupta, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Akhilesh K Gupta
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/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 Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc
How much does Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc give each year?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc gave $184K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $288K across 5 grants.
What is Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's typical grant size?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's median grant in 2024 was $19,442, and its average grant was $30,647, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc give grants?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support religious enlightenment" (6 grants).
Who are Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's largest grantees?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard University ($100,000), Columbia University ($25,000) and The Aquinas Institute ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's EIN?
Universal Enlightenment Forum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4311031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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