Dhanam Foundation

Organization Overview

Dhanam Foundation is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dhanam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Dhanam Foundation generated $48.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Dhanam Foundation has awarded 148 individual grants totaling $66,942,938. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

NONE


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $24,997,324
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $4,447,360
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $18,086,297
Capital Gain Net Income $30,786,308
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $1,203,265
Total Revenue $48,734,246

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dhanam Foundation has awarded $21,102,380 in support to 38 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

IIT MADRAS FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

$100,000

THE MARSHALL PROJECT

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS

$10,000

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

PURPOSE: GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT

$260,000

PROPUBLICA

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS

$10,000

SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS

$15,000

SAN FRANCISCO-MARIN FOOD BANK

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FUND

$25,000
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