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Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc

Annual Giving
$1.1M
Grant Range
$18K - $10.0M

Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $1,111,250 (2023)
  • Total Assets: $15.2 million
  • Success Rate: Not applicable (invitation only)
  • Decision Time: Varies (project-based partnerships)
  • Grant Range: $17,500 - $10,000,000
  • Geographic Focus: National (USA) and International (India)

Contact Details

  • Website: https://www.paramhansa.life/
  • Email: info@phvalues.org
  • Global Office: Tampa, Florida 33558, USA
  • India Office: UrbanVault Indiranagar 608, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560008, Karnataka
  • Note: Does not accept unsolicited applications

Overview

Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc was founded by Dheeraj and Swapna Pandey and became tax-exempt in October 2021. With total assets of $15.2 million and annual giving of $1.1 million (2023), the foundation's mission is "catalyzing health innovation through tech and translational research." The foundation focuses on building global research partnerships that harmonize science, scientists, and innovation to advance human health. Their strategic approach emphasizes supporting ideas that harness the revolutionary power of technology to capture new frontiers in healthcare, particularly at the intersection of computing and life sciences. The foundation has established major partnerships with the University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University, and the Indian Institute of Science, with a particular emphasis on computational oncology research.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Param Hansa Philanthropies operates through strategic institutional partnerships rather than traditional grant programs:

  • Major Research Partnerships: $1,000,000 - $10,000,000 (multi-year commitments to establish research centers and programs)
  • Educational Scholarships: Funding for meritorious students from challenging financial situations (through Foundation for Excellence partnership)
  • Application Method: Invitation only / Pre-selected organizations

Priority Areas

  • Computational Oncology: Research combining computing, data science, and cancer research
  • Translational Research: Applications of computational biology and oncology
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Life Sciences: Technology applications to healthcare challenges
  • Young Talent Development: Supporting emerging scientists and entrepreneurs in scientific innovation
  • Educational Access: Scholarships for engineering and medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds

What They Don't Fund

  • The foundation only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations
  • Does not accept unsolicited requests for funds
  • Geographic focus is primarily California, Texas (USA), and India
  • Does not appear to fund projects outside the computing + life sciences intersection

Governance and Leadership

Dheeraj Pandey - Director Founder and former CEO and Chairman of Nutanix. Dheeraj has been a vocal advocate for computational oncology, stating: "The biggest promise of computational oncology is personalized medicine" and "The ability for us to answer questions that save precious lives. More importantly, the field is attempting to break silos between physics, biology, and computing researchers who are fighting indefatigably against cancer."

Swapna Pandey - President Co-founder of Param Hansa Philanthropies. Works voluntarily without compensation.

Amit Kumar - Treasurer Serves on the leadership team without compensation.

All trustees work on a voluntary basis, demonstrating deep personal commitment to the foundation's mission.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. Param Hansa Philanthropies only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Grants are awarded through:

  • Trustee discretion and strategic partnerships identified by the foundation
  • Pre-existing relationships with research institutions
  • Multi-year institutional partnerships developed through direct engagement

The foundation website features a "Get Involved" section directing to /apply and an email signup inviting visitors to "Connect with us to join the network of the global scientific community," suggesting relationship-building opportunities for researchers and institutions.

Getting on Their Radar

Specific strategies for connecting with Param Hansa Philanthropies:

  • Join their network: The foundation invites interested parties to connect via their website to join "the network of the global scientific community," suggesting they maintain a community of researchers and institutions
  • Institutional partnerships: Their funding model is based on multi-year partnerships with universities and research organizations rather than one-off grants
  • Contact approach: For inquiries, contact info@phvalues.org at their Tampa, Florida office or their Bengaluru, India office
  • Geographic presence: The foundation has offices in both the USA (Tampa, Florida) and India (Bengaluru), indicating active engagement in both regions

Decision Timeline

Not applicable - grants are made through strategic partnerships developed over time rather than application cycles.

Success Rates

Not applicable - invitation-only funding model.

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - the foundation identifies and selects partners rather than reviewing applications.

Application Success Factors

Since Param Hansa Philanthropies operates on an invitation-only basis, success factors differ from traditional grant applications:

Alignment with Mission Focus:

  • Projects must be at the intersection of computing and life sciences
  • Strong emphasis on computational approaches to healthcare challenges
  • Particular interest in computational oncology and cancer research

Institutional Credibility:

  • All known partnerships are with established research institutions (University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University, Indian Institute of Science)
  • The foundation appears to partner with universities and research organizations rather than individual researchers or smaller nonprofits

Research Impact Potential:

  • Dheeraj Pandey's quote emphasizes personalized medicine and saving lives as key outcomes
  • Focus on breaking down silos between physics, biology, and computing disciplines
  • Interest in translational research that can create practical healthcare solutions

Examples of Funded Projects:

  • University of Texas at Austin (2020): $10 million leadership gift for computational oncology partnership between Machine Learning Lab, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, and Dell Medical School
  • Indian Institute of Science (2023): $1 million over seven years to establish the Param Hansa Centre for Computational Oncology (PHCCO), led by Associate Professor Mohit Kumar Jolly, focusing on predictive and quantitative mathematical modeling of cancer progression, metastasis, and tumor relapse
  • Foundation for Excellence: Committed scholarships for 32 students (16 engineering and 16 medical) from challenging financial situations

Strategic Approach:

  • The foundation partners with institutions to establish dedicated research centers rather than funding individual projects
  • Multi-year commitments demonstrate preference for sustained partnerships over short-term grants
  • Geographic focus on California, Texas, and India reflects the founders' connections

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Not for traditional grant seeking: This foundation does not accept unsolicited applications - relationship building and institutional credibility are essential
  • Focus area is highly specific: Must be at the intersection of computing/technology and life sciences, with strong emphasis on computational oncology
  • Think institutional partnerships: The foundation funds multi-year research center establishments ($1M-$10M) rather than individual projects
  • Geographic considerations: Known funding locations include Austin, San Jose, Santa Clara, Stanford, Sunnyvale (CA & TX), and India
  • Multi-year commitment model: Partnerships span 5-7+ years, indicating preference for sustained engagement
  • Breaking disciplinary silos: The foundation values interdisciplinary approaches combining physics, biology, and computing
  • Network engagement: Consider connecting via their website to join their "global scientific community" network as a long-term relationship-building strategy

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