Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $250,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Currently we are funding organizations with revenues in the range of $300,000 to $3,000,000, with operations in the following countries:India, USA, Botswana, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The organization is non-sectarian, i.e.,It does not, directly or indirectly, support or condone the proselytization of any religion,It is not supported by or affiliated to a religious organization.

Overview

The Gupta Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged individuals by providing financial support to organizations that foster self-reliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the foundation offers grants ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000, prioritizing smaller organizations with a strong commitment to their missions. Eligibility typically includes US-based IRS 501(c)(3) entities, with operations extending to countries like India and Kenya. The foundation emphasizes mission alignment and effective resource allocation to ensure maximum impact.

NOTE: We are in the process of automating the application process. The application window may be delayed; please check the website after October 15. We will be accepting only 50 applications this year on a first-come, first-served basis.Helping the Disadvantaged Become Self-Reliant
Gupta Family Foundation is a private, nonprofit foundation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. The foundation also supports relief agencies that serve people affected by emergencies such as natural disasters.
The foundation evaluates and awards annual and multi-year grants ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000 (USD). Our focus is on funding smaller organizations all around the world that are led by individuals with a deep personal commitment to their missions.
Our selection criteria include:

  • Mission alignment
  • The organization is run by the founder or, if not, by a successor who embodies the original inspiration, passion and commitment of the founder.

At least 90% of grant monies reaches the intended beneficiaries.The organization is non-sectarian, i.e.,It does not, directly or indirectly, support or condone the proselytization of any religion,It is not supported by or affiliated to a religious organization.

Eligibility

Qualifying grantee organizations are typically US-based IRS 501(c)(3) entities although foreign organizations may also qualify for grants by submitting the GFF Foreign Entity Affidavit.Currently we are funding organizations with revenues in the range of $300,000 to $3,000,000, with operations in the following countries:India, USA, Botswana, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand.

What Gupta Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
53
Total given
$1.63M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$700–$120K
  • By dollars: Virginia 30%, Florida 14%, California 9%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Miami, FL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Arlington Academy of Hope · Arlington, VA

    Develop and educate rural uganda

    $120K

  • Wolf Trap Foundation · Vienna, VA

    Early learning through the art

    $80K

  • Friends of Thai Daughters · Trevett, ME

    Support to prevent child trafficking

    $75K

  • Starting Right Now · Tampa, FL

    To end homelessness for youth

    $70K

  • Daraja Education Fund · San Rafael, CA

    Educate & empower girls from poverty

    $65K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Disabled
  • Human services

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