Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1486138
Foundation Overview
Based in Cleveland, OH, Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation has awarded 140 grants totaling $1,238,785 to organizations in Ohio, Colorado and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $200,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 38 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
65% of grants are awarded in Ohio, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Cleveland (56%), Shaker Heights (11%), Solon (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 43% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jain Society Of Greater Cleveland | $10,000 | Richfield, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $11,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $2,500 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ekal Foundation | $3,650 | Houston, TX, US | General Activities | 2023 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $35,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Banks | $10,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Eneral Services | 2023 |
| World Wildliffe Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Activities | 2023 |
| Akshaypatra | $10,000 | Freemont, CA, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Northeast Chapter Of Iha | $500 | Carrolton, TX, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Together Women Rise | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| City Club Of Cleveland | $3,000 | Clebveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Bengali Cultural Society | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Altenheim Foundation | $1,000 | Strongsville, OH, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jain Society Of Greater Cleveland | $10,000 | Richfield, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $11,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $2,500 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ekal Foundation | $3,650 | Houston, TX, US | General Activities | 2023 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $35,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2023 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Banks | $10,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Eneral Services | 2023 |
| World Wildliffe Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Activities | 2023 |
| Akshaypatra | $10,000 | Freemont, CA, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Northeast Chapter Of Iha | $500 | Carrolton, TX, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Together Women Rise | $1,000 | Greenville, SC, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| City Club Of Cleveland | $3,000 | Clebveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Bengali Cultural Society | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Altenheim Foundation | $1,000 | Strongsville, OH, US | General Charity | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Kamala Saklecha Gyan Mandir | $2,500 | Mandsaur, MANSAUR, MP, IN | General Services | 2022 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $20,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $3,500 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $2,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $10,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough | $15,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective Leagus | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| College Now Of Greater Cleveland | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Education | 2022 |
| Akshaypatra | $10,000 | Freemont, CA, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Solon Foundation | $10,000 | Calgary, AB, CALGARY, CA | General Charity | 2022 |
| Northeast Chapter Of Iha | $500 | Carrolton, TX, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Family Advocates Of Cuyahoga County | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Kamala Saklecha Gyan Mandir | $2,500 | Mandsaur, MANSAUR, MP, IN | General Services | 2022 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $20,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $3,500 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $2,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $10,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough | $15,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective Leagus | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| College Now Of Greater Cleveland | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Education | 2022 |
| Akshaypatra | $10,000 | Freemont, CA, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Solon Foundation | $10,000 | Calgary, AB, CALGARY, CA | General Charity | 2022 |
| Northeast Chapter Of Iha | $500 | Carrolton, TX, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Family Advocates Of Cuyahoga County | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Kamala Saklecha Gyan Mandir | $2,500 | Mandsaur, MANSAUR, MP, IN | General Services | 2022 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $20,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $3,500 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $2,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $10,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough | $15,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective Leagus | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2022 |
| College Now Of Greater Cleveland | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Education | 2022 |
| Akshaypatra | $10,000 | Freemont, CA, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Solon Foundation | $10,000 | Calgary, AB, CALGARY, CA | General Charity | 2022 |
| Northeast Chapter Of Iha | $500 | Carrolton, TX, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Family Advocates Of Cuyahoga County | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Charity | 2022 |
| Jain Society Of Greater Cleveland | $5,000 | Richfield, OH, US | General Services | 2021 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $25,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2021 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $2,500 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2021 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough Schools | $25,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2021 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | $4,900 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $37,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2021 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Cleveland Museum Of Natural History | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective Leagus | $6,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2021 |
| College Now Of Greater Cleveland | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Education | 2021 |
| Jain Center Of America | $5,000 | Elmhurst, NY, US | General Assistance To Indigent Family | 2021 |
| World Wildliffe Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Activities | 2021 |
| Jain Society Of Greater Cleveland | $10,000 | Richfield, OH, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Federation Of India Community Assoc | $12,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $2,000 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough Schools | $62,590 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | $8,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The City Mission | $2,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | $4,500 | Erie, CO, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Medworks Usa | $8,500 | Lynhhurst, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Refugee Response | $8,500 | Clevland, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Hearth | $9,000 | Glenshaw, PA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Light Of Life Rescue Mission | $9,000 | Pittsburg, PA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Hunger Networks | $8,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Moreland Hills Police Employees Fnd | $1,000 | Moreland Hills, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Hfla Of Northeast Ohio | $7,500 | Beachwood, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Cleveland Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $3,750 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Cleveland Museum Of Natural History | $6,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective Leagus | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Banks | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Eneral Services | 2020 |
| Senior Hearts | $3,750 | Bradfordwoods, PA, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Charity Water | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Services | 2020 |
| Providence House | $8,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Assistance | 2020 |
| Jain Center Of Central Ohio | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational Activities | 2018 |
| Kamala Saklecha Gyan Mandir | $1,000 | Mandsaur, MANSAUR, MP, IN | General Services | 2018 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $1,350 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2018 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough Schools | $49,700 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2018 |
| Manav Mandir Mission | $12,500 | New Delhi, N/A, IN | Public Charity | 2018 |
| Chinmaya Mission Pttsburg | $10,000 | Monroeville, PA, US | General Services | 2018 |
| Rainbow Babies And Children | $9,145 | Clevelands, OH, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | $4,400 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Seidman Cancer Center | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Research | 2018 |
| Mandala Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Ekal Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Activities | 2018 |
| North Coast Community Homes | $8,400 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Services | 2018 |
| The Citizen Foundation | $500 | Elk Grove Village, IL, US | General Services | 2018 |
| Kamala Saklecha Gyan Mandir | $1,000 | Mandsaur, MANSAUR, MP, IN | General Services | 2017 |
| Rajastan Medical Society | $93,000 | Jawai Bahd, SUMERPUR, JAWAI B, IN | General Services | 2017 |
| Marudhar Mahila Shikshan Sangh Vidy | $1,000 | Rajasthan, RAJASTHAN, IN | General Services | 2017 |
| Zenworks Yoga | $1,000 | Solon, OH, US | General Services | 2017 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2017 |
| International Hindi Samiti | $1,000 | Medina, OH, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Rajastan Medical Society | $200,000 | Jawai Bahd, SUMERPUR, JAWAI B, IN | General Services | 2016 |
| Marudhar Mahila Shikshan Sangh Vidy | $2,500 | Rajasthan, RAJASTHAN, IN | General Services | 2016 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | $1,000 | Shaker Heights, OH, US | General Services | 2016 |
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| EIN | 37-1486138 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 20600 CHAGRIN BLVD STE 701 Cleveland, OH 44122-5341 |
Key People (3)
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| President | Suresh C Bafna |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Dinesh Bafna |
| Treasurer | Kala Amesur |
Forms 990-PF
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