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Grants paid by Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation

EIN 77-0490360 · Bakersfield, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22

Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation of Bakersfield, CA (EIN 77-0490360) reported 89 grants paid totaling $5,935,379 to 62 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$5,935,379

89 grants

Recipients

62

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202021$1,278,779
202225$1,579,676
202322$1,155,966
202421$1,920,958

Top recipients

The 62 recipients receiving the most from Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation, by grants paid, out of 62 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Fresno State FoundationUFresno, CA3$1,529,0002024
Friends of Mercy FoundationUBakersfield, CA3$606,2502024
California State University Bakersfield Foundation 95-2643086BBakersfield, CA1$400,0002024
Rodale Institute California Organic CenterUCamarillo, CA3$315,0002024
Bhrahmananda Saraswati FoundationUFairfield, IA1$282,6002020
Center for Disaster Philanthropy 45-5257937BWashington, DC1$250,0002020
Flood MinistriesUBakersfield, CA1$247,8772020
U S Fund for UnicefUSan Francisco, CA1$225,0002022
Csub FoundationUBakersfield, CA2$201,2502023
International Rescue CommitteeUGlendale, CA1$200,0002022
Dolores Huerta Foundation 91-2145992CBakersfield, CA1$195,0002020
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation 26-2986750BFairfield, IA2$170,0002024
Bakersfield Homeless CenterUBakersfield, CA5$144,6342024
Hindu American Foundation 85-2725231DBakersfield, CA3$140,0012024
Open Door Network 95-3604240BBakersfield, CA2$115,3582024
Shantikunj of North America Center 83-2772991DMidpines, CA1$100,0002024
Ca Veterans Assistance FoundationUBakersfield, CA1$100,0002020
Catholic Charities 95-3516461CBakersfield, CA2$80,0002023
Forest History Society 41-0762363BDurham, NC1$60,0002024
California State University Fresno Foundation 94-6003272BFresno, CA1$50,0002020
Bakersfield Central Hispanic Sda ChurchUBakersfield, CA1$50,0002022
Joshua's HouseUSacramento, CA1$50,0002023
Soil Health Institute 47-5349004BMorrisville, NC1$50,0002023
Alliance Against Family Violence 23-7400570DBakersfield, CA2$47,5002022
Karuna Foundation 85-4026412BNiwot, CO1$40,0002024
Mindful Life Project 47-5066819BRichmond, CA2$35,0002024
Chinmaya MissionUBakersfield, CA3$25,0012023
Regenerative Agriculture Foundation 84-4278182BMinneapolis, MN1$25,0002024
Jasky SorUParis, ILE-DE-FRANCE1$24,0002020
Global Capital of World Peace Inc 27-1003036BRomney, WV2$20,0012024
MIT Rso Gift ReceiptsUFairfield, IA1$20,0002023
The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterUMemphis, TN2$17,5192023
Raam Raj Foundation 46-3205733BFairfield, IA2$15,5362024
Maharishi Purusha Program - Reimbursement to ParticipantsURomney, WV1$15,4502023
Heaven On Earth CreationsUSante Fe, NM1$10,0002020
Eckhart Tolle Foundation 47-5641645CLafayette, CO1$10,0002023
No Paws Left Behind 90-0669767CBakersfield, CA4$6,0002024
All 4 Humanity AllianceUVictoria, MN1$5,0012022
St Vincent de Paul Store and CenterUBakersfield, CA1$5,0002020
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA 77-0554248CHouston, TX1$5,0002022
Casa of Kern County 77-0344298BBakersfield, CA1$5,0002022
Grimm Family Education Foundation 27-3194151BBakersfield, CA1$5,0002024
Crisis in Syria Rescue OrgUNew York, NY1$5,0002023
Sweet Springs Productions 85-2098621CShawnee, KS1$5,0002022
Global Family Care Network 20-8346599CBakersfield, CA2$3,0002022
Bakersfield College Foundation 51-0151490BBakersfield, CA1$3,0002022
Alliance for Ptsd Recovery 82-1085349CWest Virginia, WV1$3,0002022
Booster Club 81-1960992CBakersfield, CA1$3,0002024
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation 95-2594166CBakersfield, CA1$2,5002020
Garden Pathways 77-0442212BBakersfield, CA1$2,5002024
St Vincent de PaulUBakersfield, CA1$2,5002023
National Center for Family Philanthropy 52-2055016BWashington, DC1$1,5002022
Interfaith America 30-0212534BChicago, IL1$1,0002022
Bakersfield MagicUBakersfield, CA1$1,0002022
Maharishi Purusha Program 56-1824160BRomney, WV1$1,0002023
Sarathi Yoga FoundationUIrvine, CA1$1,0002020
Youth for Christ 95-2597393CBakersfield, CA1$5002020
Ghandian Society IncUIselin, NJ1$5002024
Volunteer Center of Kern County 95-2676423BBakersfield, CA1$5002020
Tree Foundation of Kern 77-0359397BBakersfield, CA1$5002022
Hindu Temple of Kern County 77-0276896BBakersfield, CA1$3012020
St Chavara Catholic MissionUBakersfield, CA1$1002024

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 89 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Fresno State Foundation Fresno, CAU$529,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202513219349108096
2024Friends of Mercy Foundation Bakersfield, CAU$400,000paidTO PROVIDE FOR NEW FACILITIES, STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.202513219349108096
2024California State University Bakersfield Foundation Bakersfield, CAB$400,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202513219349108096
2024Hindu American Foundation Bakersfield, CAD$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202513219349108096
2024Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IAB$100,000paidTO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PREPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION.202513219349108096
2024Shantikunj of North America Center Midpines, CAD$100,000paidTHE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO OFFER SOCIO-SPIRITUAL TRAINING TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR HOLISTIC WELL-BEING AND COMPREHENSIVE PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT TO FOSTER IN THEM A SCIENTIFICALLY GROUNDED UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY OF SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION ALONG WITH A POWERFUL DRIVE TO USE THEIR VIRTUES FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF THE SOCIETY.202513219349108096
2024Rodale Institute California Organic Center Camarillo, CAU$65,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202513219349108096
2024Forest History Society Durham, NCB$60,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202513219349108096
2024Open Door Network Bakersfield, CAB$40,358paidGENERAL SUPPORT202513219349108096
2024Karuna Foundation Niwot, COB$40,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202513219349108096
2024Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Minneapolis, MNB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202513219349108096
2024Mindful Life Project Richmond, CAB$25,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202513219349108096
2024Global Capital of World Peace Inc Romney, WVB$10,000paidAN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROMOTING WORLD PEACE BY SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF RESIDENTIAL MEDITATION CENTERS.202513219349108096
2024Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IAB$10,000paidTO DEVELOP LIFE ON THE INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY, NATIONAL AND WORK LEVEL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CREATING WORK PEACE.202513219349108096
2024Grimm Family Education Foundation Bakersfield, CAB$5,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT202513219349108096
2024Bakersfield Homeless Center Bakersfield, CAU$4,000paidMEALS FOR THE HOMELESS202513219349108096
2024Booster Club Bakersfield, CAC$3,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202513219349108096
2024Garden Pathways Bakersfield, CAB$2,500paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202513219349108096
2024No Paws Left Behind Bakersfield, CAC$1,500paidTO SAVE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM KERN COUNTY SHELTERS WHO ARE IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED DUE TO OVERCROWDED FACILITIES202513219349108096
2024Ghandian Society Inc Iselin, NJU$500paidTO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF NON-VIOLENCE AND ERADICATE DISCRIMINATION.202513219349108096
2024St Chavara Catholic Mission Bakersfield, CAU$100paidTO FOSTERING SPIRITUAL GROWTH, CULTURAL UNITY, AND FAITH FORMATION WITHIN THE MALAYALI COMMUNITY FROM SOUTHERN INDIA.202513219349108096
2023Fresno State Foundation Fresno, CAU$500,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023Csub Foundation Bakersfield, CAU$200,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023Rodale Institute California Organic Center Camarillo, CAU$75,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023Open Door Network Bakersfield, CAB$75,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202413199349106011
2023Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IAB$70,000paidTO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PREPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION.202413199349106011
2023Joshua's House Sacramento, CAU$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202413199349106011
2023Soil Health Institute Morrisville, NCB$50,000paidTO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND SOCIERTY BY ENRICHING SOIL, ENCHANCING LIFE.202413199349106011
2023Catholic Charities Bakersfield, CAC$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023MIT Rso Gift Receipts Fairfield, IAU$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023Hindu American Foundation Bakersfield, CAD$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202413199349106011
2023Maharishi Purusha Program - Reimbursement to Participants Romney, WVU$15,450paidTO THOSE WHO WISH TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES FULLY TO THE MOST RAPID PACE OF EVOLUTION POSSIBLE202413199349106011
2023Global Capital of World Peace Inc Romney, WVB$10,001paidAN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROMOTING WORLD PEACE BY SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF RESIDENTIAL MEDITATION CENTERS.202413199349106011
2023Eckhart Tolle Foundation Lafayette, COC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023Mindful Life Project Richmond, CAB$10,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TNU$7,492paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202413199349106011
2023Bakersfield Homeless Center Bakersfield, CAU$7,237paidMEALS FOR THE HOMELESS202413199349106011
2023Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IAB$5,536paidTO DEVELOP LIFE ON THE INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY, NATIONAL AND WORK LEVEL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CREATING WORK PEACE.202413199349106011
2023Crisis in Syria Rescue Org New York, NYU$5,000paidA GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AID, RELIEF, AND DEVELOPMENT NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION.202413199349106011
2023St Vincent de Paul Bakersfield, CAU$2,500paidORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE LOW INCOME, POOR, AND HOMELESS OF KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.202413199349106011
2023Chinmaya Mission Bakersfield, CAU$1,250paidTO PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS FROM ANY BACKGROUND, THE WISDOM OF VENDANTA AND THE PRACTICAL MEANS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HAPPINESS, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY202413199349106011
2023Maharishi Purusha Program Romney, WVB$1,000paidTO THOSE WHO WISH TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES FULLY TO THE MOST RAPID PACE OF EVOLUTION POSSIBLE202413199349106011
2023No Paws Left Behind Bakersfield, CAC$500paidTO SAVE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM KERN COUNTY SHELTERS WHO ARE IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED DUE TO OVERCROWDED FACILITIES202413199349106011
2022Fresno State Foundation Fresno, CAU$500,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022U S Fund for Unicef San Francisco, CAU$225,000paidPROVIDING CHILDREN WITH SUPPLIES AND ASSISTANCE.202333199349109983
2022International Rescue Committee Glendale, CAU$200,000paidENSURE CIVILIANS RECEIVE THE EMERGENCY AID THEY DESPERATELY NEED.202333199349109983
2022Friends of Mercy Foundation Bakersfield, CAU$200,000paidRAISING AND ADMINISTERING PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS FOR OUR MANY WORTHY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES AND GOALS202333199349109983
2022Rodale Institute California Organic Center Camarillo, CAU$175,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022Catholic Charities Bakersfield, CAC$60,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022Bakersfield Central Hispanic Sda Church Bakersfield, CAU$50,000paidTO PROVIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER RELIEF.202333199349109983
2022Bakersfield Homeless Center Bakersfield, CAU$40,897paidMEALS FOR THE HOMELESS202333199349109983
2022Alliance Against Family Violence Bakersfield, CAD$22,500paidFOR ASSISTANCE IN FIGHTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT202333199349109983
2022Bakersfield Homeless Center Bakersfield, CAU$22,500paidFOR HOMELESS AND POOR TO EQUIP THEM FOR SELF-SUFFICIENT & PRODUCTIVE FUTURE202333199349109983
2022Hindu American Foundation Bakersfield, CAD$20,001paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333199349109983
2022Chinmaya Mission Bakersfield, CAU$20,000paidTO PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS FROM ANY BACKGROUND, THE WISDOM OF VENDANTA AND THE PRACTICAL MEANS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HAPPINESS, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY202333199349109983
2022The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TNU$10,027paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022All 4 Humanity Alliance Victoria, MNU$5,001paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333199349109983
2022Casa of Kern County Bakersfield, CAB$5,000paidTO GIVE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE JUVENILE COURT PROCESS.202333199349109983
2022Sweet Springs Productions Shawnee, KSC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333199349109983
2022Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA Houston, TXC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022Alliance for Ptsd Recovery West Virginia, WVC$3,000paidPROVIDES THE NEWS OF A NEW STRATEGY THAT RAPIDLY AND EFFECTIVELY REDUCES POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.202333199349109983
2022Bakersfield College Foundation Bakersfield, CAB$3,000paidACADEMIC SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022No Paws Left Behind Bakersfield, CAC$2,000paidTO SAVE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM KERN COUNTY SHELTERS WHO ARE IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED DUE TO OVERCROWDED FACILITIES202333199349109983
2022Global Family Care Network Bakersfield, CAC$1,750paidFOR INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF POVERTY, EXPLOITATION, AND ABUSE.202333199349109983
2022National Center for Family Philanthropy Washington, DCB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022Bakersfield Magic Bakersfield, CAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT.202333199349109983
2022Interfaith America Chicago, ILB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333199349109983
2022Tree Foundation of Kern Bakersfield, CAB$500paidTO IMPROVE LIFE IN KERN COUNTY BY TEACHING RESIDENTS HOW TO PLANT AND CARE FOR TREES.202333199349109983
2020Bhrahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IAU$282,600paidTO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PERPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION202123199349110067
2020Center for Disaster Philanthropy Washington, DCB$250,000paidLEVERAGE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO MOBILIZE A FULL RANGE OF RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE ABILITY OF COMMUNITIES TO WITHSTAND DISASTERS AND RECOVER EQUITABLY WHEN THEY OCCUR202123199349110067
2020Flood Ministries Bakersfield, CAU$247,877paidLINKING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH RESOURCES TO TRANSITION OFF THE STREETS INTO STABLE HOUSING202123199349110067
2020Dolores Huerta Foundation Bakersfield, CAC$195,000paidINSPIRING AND ORGANIZING COMMUNITIES TO BUILD VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS EMPOWERED TO PURSUE SOCIAL JUSTICE202123199349110067
2020Ca Veterans Assistance Foundation Bakersfield, CAU$100,000paidTO SERVE VETERANS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS, AT RISK, AND LOW INCOME. TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY ALLEVIATING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH INFORMATION, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICE202123199349110067
2020Bakersfield Homeless Center Bakersfield, CAU$70,000paidFOR HOMELESS AND POOR TO EQUIP THEM FOR SELF-SUFFICIENT & PRODUCTIVE FUTURE202123199349110067
2020California State University Fresno Foundation Fresno, CAB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067
2020Alliance Against Family Violence Bakersfield, CAD$25,000paidFOR ASSISTANCE IN FIGHTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT202123199349110067
2020Jasky Sor Paris, ILE-DE-FRANCEU$24,000paidSUPPORTING THE MEDITATION OF MONK JASKY SOR202123199349110067
2020Heaven On Earth Creations Sante Fe, NMU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067
2020Friends of Mercy Foundation Bakersfield, CAU$6,250paidRAISING AND ADMINISTERING PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS FOR OUR MANY WORTHY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES AND GOALS202123199349110067
2020St Vincent de Paul Store and Center Bakersfield, CAU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067
2020Chinmaya Mission Bakersfield, CAU$3,751paidTO PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS FROM ANY BACKGROUND, THE WISDOM OF VENDANTA AND THE PRACTICAL MEANS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HAPPINESS, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY202123199349110067
2020Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Bakersfield, CAC$2,500paidTO PROVIDE SOCIO-ECONOMIC BETTERMENT OF THE GREATER LATINO COMMUNITY OF CALIFORNIA202123199349110067
2020No Paws Left Behind Bakersfield, CAC$2,000paidTO SAVE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM KERN COUNTY SHELTERS WHO ARE IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED DUE TO OVERCROWDED FACILITIES202123199349110067
2020Global Family Care Network Bakersfield, CAC$1,250paidFOR INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF POVERTY, EXPLOITATION, AND ABUSE.202123199349110067
2020Csub Foundation Bakersfield, CAU$1,250paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067
2020Sarathi Yoga Foundation Irvine, CAU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067
2020Volunteer Center of Kern County Bakersfield, CAB$500paidTO MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DELIVER CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM202123199349110067
2020Youth for Christ Bakersfield, CAC$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067
2020Hindu Temple of Kern County Bakersfield, CAB$301paidGENERAL SUPPORT202123199349110067

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.2202513219349108096
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202413199349106011
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202333199349109983
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202123199349110067

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