Quick Summary
Name: Vijay And Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $9,037,415 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $850 - $7,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $411,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Application Process |
Contact Details
Address: 16825 Northchase Dr Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77060-6099
No website, phone, or email publicly available.
Geographic Focus
- Texas
- New York
- California
- India (through Pratham)
- International programs through selected partners
Funding Priorities
- Education: Primary focus, particularly education for underserved children (founded Pratham USA which has impacted over 40 million children in India)
- Healthcare: Including eye health initiatives (partnered with Sightlife USA for corneal blindness restoration)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking: Supporting other charitable infrastructure
- Human Services: General support for vulnerable populations
What They Don't Fund
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. All grants are made to preselected organizations chosen by the trustees (Vijay and Marie Goradia and their family).
This is a family foundation that makes strategic grants to organizations aligned with the founders' philanthropic vision, particularly in education and healthcare.
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