The Gajendragadkar Foundation makes very small, targeted grants in New York focused on supporting Hindu religious education and preservation of Sanskrit/Indian cultural materials. Its giving supports a temple-run school and purchasing books/resources that teach Sanskrit and Hindu culture, indicating a preference for grassroots, community-based cultural education efforts.
Very small, locally concentrated grants; limited number of awards with at least one repeat grantee (Hindu Temple Society). Funding appears targeted and program-specific rather than broad or multi-year institutional support.
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Most grants fall between $451 and $501, with a median of $500.
25th Percentile
$451
Median
$500
75th Percentile
$501
About 100% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Notable grantees: Hindu Temple Society of North America (temple school), New York Public Library (Sanskrit/Hindu culture book purchases), Local South Asian cultural education programs (representative)
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu Temple Society North America | Flushing, NY | $401 | 2025 | For Temple School That teaches Hindu Religion to Students |
| Hindu Temple Society North America | Flushing, NY | $501 | 2023 | For Temple school that teaches Hindu Religion to students |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 | Purchasing Books about Sanskrut Language & Hindu Culture |
Hindu Temple Society North America
$401For Temple School That teaches Hindu Religion to Students
Hindu Temple Society North America
$501For Temple school that teaches Hindu Religion to students
New York Public Library
$500Purchasing Books about Sanskrut Language & Hindu Culture