Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Our primary focus is on supporting organizations in East Tennessee and India.
  • We also make grants to national organizations in the United States and to international organizations serving other parts of the world.

Overview

The Mirani Foundation, established in 2015, is dedicated to enhancing health, education, and social justice for marginalized communities in East Tennessee and India. By partnering with organizations that share its vision, the foundation aims to create equitable opportunities and foster well-being. Emphasizing the importance of health and education, it supports initiatives that empower individuals and promote social justice, striving to build stronger, inclusive communities for a better future.

NOTE: The Mirani Foundation accepts applications by invitation only.
Haresh Mirani and his wife Hana Mirani, the Mirani Foundation is a family foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Mumbai, India, that supports organizations working on Health, Education, and Social Justice in low-income and marginalized communities.
Our unwavering commitment to serving those most in need drives us to partner with organizations that share our vision of a more equitable world.
Health: The Foundation of Well-being
A healthy body is the cornerstone of a healthy mind. By supporting organizations that provide healthcare to underserved communities, we aim to foster vibrant communities that thrive.
Education: Unlocking Potential
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, strengthening communities, and unlocking individual potential.
Social Justice: Building a Fairer World
Social justice is the backbone of strong, inclusive communities.

Eligibility

Our primary focus is on supporting organizations in East Tennessee and India. We also make grants to national organizations in the United States and to international organizations serving other parts of the world.

What Miranifoundationorg Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
18
Total given
$60K
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$1,000–$15K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 47%, California 25%, District of Columbia 8%. Top recipient cities: Knoxville, TN; New York, NY; Sanfrancisco, CA.
  • 67% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Kiva · Sanfrancisco, CA

    $15K

  • Luv & Kush Inc · Knoxville, TN

    $10K

  • Various Donations Less Than 500 Each · Knoxville, TN

    $7,030

  • American Friends of Help Age India · Washington, DC

    $5,000

  • Viloins of Hope · St Paul, MN

    $2,680

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Social justice
  • Minorities

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