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Maker Bhavan Foundation

Maker Bhavan Foundation

Palo Alto, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
82-2933252
Regional Funder
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Maker Bhavan Foundation

Palo Alto, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
82-2933252
Regional Funder

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Est.

2017

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Maker Bhavan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in California, having paid a total of $93.7K in grants in 2022 to just two grantees. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To enable Stem Education in India to train students to be innovative and job-ready upon graduation. The foundation acts as a global resource for Indian engineering colleges to provide access to tools, equipment, financial resources, and knowledge so that the education imparted is more relevant and responsive to the real life needs of students and society at large.
Total Funding Given

$93.7K

2022
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$71.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$46.9K
R
Ruyintan Mehta
Board Member
S
Subhash Tantry
Board Member
D
Dr Hemant Kanakia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Maker Bhavan Foundation?
No. Maker Bhavan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Maker Bhavan Foundation give?
Maker Bhavan Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 Maker Bhavan Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Maker Bhavan Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $72 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Maker Bhavan Foundation make each year?
In 2022, Maker Bhavan Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $94 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Maker Bhavan Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Maker Bhavan Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation and IIT Gandhinagar Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Maker Bhavan Foundation?
Maker Bhavan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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