Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia-based private foundation whose mission is to find a cure for diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) and other fatal pediatric brain cancers while supporting patients and families. Its website describes a two-part approach: funding research and providing resources and financial assistance to affected families.
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc gave $660K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $659,663
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,972
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,500
- Total assets
- $458,331
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a written request, names Parvati Tiwari as the contact, and lists no restrictions on awards. The website asks applicants to use the application’s section headings and says it has no specific format, layout, or length requirements.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing; the website says research-grant applications are reviewed year-round.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing; the website says research-grant applications are reviewed year-round.
- Contact
Application contact: Parvati Tiwari
Mailing address: 2859 Paces Ferry Road Se Suite 1140, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (877) 275-7847
Email: parvati.tiwari@surya.com
Website: https://www.ytfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($293K across 4 grants). Together the top 5 received $650K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($9,235), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 44 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (44%), California (34%), Minnesota (12%), Ohio (8%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $447K (2023) to $660K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Cancer Research | $225,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Cancer Research | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Cancer Research | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Cancer Research | $77,428 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Cancer Research | $60,000 |
| The Cure Starts Now Cincinnati, OH | Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Cancer Research | $33,000 |
| TOUGH2GETHER Against Dipg & Childhood Cancers Manhattan, KS | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,235 |
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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 | $458,331 | $616,751 | $708,443 | $659,663 | 12 | $673,408 | $3,305 | $25,451 |
| 2023 | $454,160 | $587,181 | $487,758 | $447,223 | 9 | $462,639 | $3,063 | $17,021 |
| 2022 | $354,737 | $894,175 | $601,928 | $601,766 | 23 | $601,766 | $749 | $8,668 |
| 2021 | $62,490 | $62,592 | $102 | — | — | — | $3 | $290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 foundation’s stated mission is to find a cure for DMG and other fatal pediatric brain cancers and support patients and families along their journey. Its website identifies advancing research, empowering families, and inspiring action as its areas of work. Research interests include approaches to diagnose, treat, prevent, and cure aggressive pediatric brain cancers. The foundation also describes financial assistance for families facing expenses such as medical care, travel, and accommodation.
Its 2024 filing lists grants for cancer research as well as individual expenses, including therapy, mortgage, travel, and family-trip costs. Among the organizations it supported, the University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians; Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research; and The Cure Starts Now says its mission is to educate, aid, and fund cures for cancer, starting with pediatric brain cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $659,663. Individual grants ranged from $1,963 to $225,000, with a median of $41,500. The largest listed grants were $225,000 to the Lucile Packard Foundation for cancer research, $100,000 grants to the University of Michigan, and $77,428 to Mayo Clinic for cancer research. Other listed awards included $50,000 to The Cure Starts Now and grants to individuals for expenses.
The foundation’s website says research-grant applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling, year-round basis, with successful applications funded within 30–60 days of receipt. It says annual research awards typically range from $50,000 to $150,000, while larger multi-year projects may also be considered. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent and be employed by an academic institution, nonprofit research institution, or laboratory; U.S. citizenship or residency is not required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Parvati Tiwari as president, Satya Tiwari as secretary and treasurer, and Cesar Guerra and Rena Thiagarajan as directors.
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc is led by Parvati Tiwari, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Parvati Tiwari
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Guerra
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rena Thiagarajan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Satya Tiwari
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc
How much does Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc give each year?
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc gave $660K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $447K across 9 grants.
What is Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $41,500, and its average grant was $54,972, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc give grants?
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (34%) and Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants).
Does Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (8 grants).
Who are Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($293,000 across 4 grants), Lucile Packard Foundation ($225,000) and Mayo Clinic ($77,428), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($9,235), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc?
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc reported $458K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $673K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to find a cure for DMG and other fatal pediatric brain cancers and support patients and families along their journey. Its website identifies advancing research, empowering families, and inspiring action as its areas of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says to submit a written request, names Parvati Tiwari as the contact, and lists no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's EIN?
Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1465881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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