Deshpande Foundation Inc
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 208520739 · Private foundation
Deshpande Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $7.7M in giving and $7.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 12 individual grants from this funder — $1.1M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Deshpande Foundation Inc funds
Deshpande Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on economic development.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship for All Inc For general operating support. | Lowell, MA | $500K | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology For the Deshpande Center Fund: 3856850. | Cambridge, MA | $250K | 2020 |
| Venturewell Operating Support | Hadley, MA | $100K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Deshpande Foundation Inc
Deshpande Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at deshpandefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Deshpande Foundation Inc
- Does Deshpande Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
- Deshpande Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Deshpande Foundation Inc fund?
- Deshpande Foundation Inc's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Entrepreneurship for All Inc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Venturewell. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Deshpande Foundation Inc give in grants?
- Deshpande Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $7.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.1M over 12 grants.
- Where is Deshpande Foundation Inc located?
- Deshpande Foundation Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208520739.
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