Deshpande Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-8520739
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $7.7MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $14MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Deshpande Foundation, Inc. encourages the use of entrepreneurship and innovation as catalysts for societal change and improved quality of life.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship for All Inc | $500K | 2020 |
| The Boston Foundation | $320K | 2020 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.deshpandefoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.