Dhanam Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Dhanam Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $254.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$254.2Mtotal assets

2005IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Dhanam Foundation has awarded

28 grantees · $22.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

National Philanthropic Trust $16M
African Parks Foundation Of America $1.1M
Exploratorium $1M
The Barack Obama Foundation $1M
Conservation International $500K
The Monterey Bay Aquarium $500K
Anitaborg $460K
Iit Madras Foundation $350K
Magic Bus Usa $300K
University Of Southern California $270K
College Track $250K
Institute For Financial Management And Research $200K
India Community Center $100K
Makerghat Usa $60K
Indiaspora $25K
Second Harvest Food Bank $25K
Asian Art Museum Foundation $25K
Maitri $25K
Kukio Hoomana Fund $25K
Stanford University $25K
Propublica $25K
San Francisco-marin Food Bank $25K
Hamilton Families $20K
Sacred Heart Community Service $15K
The Marshall Project $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$16.6M
FY2020$12.1M
FY2021$17.1M
FY2022$21.1M
FY2023$22.4M

About Dhanam Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
EIN201914298
IRS ruling2005

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dhanam Foundation?

Dhanam Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $254.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Dhanam Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Dhanam Foundation?

Dhanam Foundation's EIN is 201914298. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Dhanam Foundation?

Private foundations like Dhanam Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Dhanam Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.