Somaiya Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSES OF THE NONPROFIT SHALL BE TO (A) PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTH-AMERICA-BASED STUDENTS, ALUMNI, STAFF AND FACULTY OF THE BELOW DESCRIBED "SISTER ORGANIZATIONS; (B) ESTABLISH, ENCOURAGE AND GROW RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NORTH AMERICAN-BASED ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITIES FOR THE SISTER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, ALUMNI, FACULTY AND STAFF OF ALL; (C) DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A CHARITABLE GIVING REGIME IN CONNECTION WITH NORTH AMERICAN-BASED STUDENTS, ALUMNI, STAFF AND FACULTY OF THE SISTER ORGANIZATIONS; AND (D) PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE SISTER ORGANIZATIONS. THE "SISTER ORGANIZATIONS" ARE SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR, SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR UNIVERSITY, KJ SOMAIYA MEDICAL TRUST AND GIRIVANVASI EDUCATIONAL TRUST AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE VISION OF THE LATE SHRI K. J. SOMAIYA.
- Income
- $27,400
- Spending
- $40,082
- Reserves
- -6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTH-AMERICA-BASED STUDENTS, ALUMNI, STAFF AND FACULTY FOR SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR, SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR UNIVERSITY, KJ SOMAIYA MEDICAL TRUST AND GIRIVANVASI EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
- $27,400 spent. PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR, SOMAIYA VIDYAVIHAR UNIVERSITY, KJ SOMAIYA MEDICAL TRUST AND GIRIVANVASI EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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