The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation
The Gulati Foundation (The Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation) is a Robbinsville, NJ nonprofit focused on education, cultural awareness, and support for underprivileged communities. The site states the foundation was conceived in 2011 and officially established in 2022 and includes mission, events, FAQ, and a donate page. Contact email [email protected] and a Robbinsville address are listed on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to midsize nonprofits focused on education, cultural awareness, youth development, or community service with either local NJ ties or connections to the foundation’s cultural/diaspora priorities (including projects in Andhra Pradesh).
Good Fit
- • Local school, youth program, or community-service group in New Jersey with modest funding needs.
- • Cultural or religious organizations serving the Indian diaspora or cultural heritage projects.
- • Smaller operating or general-purpose support requests in the $250–$25,000 range.
- • An existing relationship, referral, or prior collaboration with a known grantee.
- • Programs combining education and community outreach with clear, concise budgets.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to four distinct states and include significant giving to Andhra Pradesh as well as U.S. states (NJ, VA, NY), indicating a multi-state and international footprint rather than strictly local support.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct recipients (including schools, cultural organizations, and community groups) and six recurring grantees across the three-year record, which demonstrates a moderately broad recipient set even though dollar dollars are highly concentrated among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry exists—four new recipients in the latest year—but the foundation’s public statement that grants are by pre-selection and strong dollar concentration to a small set suggest that unfamiliar applicants have limited, relationship-driven entry opportunities rather than an open competitive pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
