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Bhandara Foundation

Bhandara Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0522768
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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Bhandara Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0522768
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

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The Bhandara Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Texas, Washington D.C., and Illinois. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$74.4K

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$815
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
S
Shernaz Bhandara
Board Member
F
Feroze Bhandara
Board Member
B
Berzin Bhandara
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bhandara Foundation?
No. Bhandara Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bhandara Foundation give?
Bhandara Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Bhandara Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bhandara Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bhandara Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Bhandara Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $74 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bhandara Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Bhandara Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON, ALLIANCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF INC, and ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF GREATER HOUSTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bhandara Foundation?
Bhandara Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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