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A family foundation rooted in Robbinsville, New Jersey

Empowering communities for change.

We promote education, raise cultural awareness and provide resources to underprivileged communities in the United States and South Asia.

Illustration of a home, trees, sun and river surrounding the Gulati name

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Charities and schools supported since 2022

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Countries: the U.S., India and Nepal

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Students and families at our Computer Science Fairs

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Community events since 2022

Hundreds of neighbors gathered in the Robbinsville High School lot for Holi
More than 250 neighbors at Robbinsville’s first community Holi, March 2022.

Our mission

To empower people to enhance education, raise cultural awareness, uplift the underprivileged and ensure equality.

Education

Supporting students and schools at every level, from coding fairs to classrooms.

Cultural awareness

Fostering understanding through festivals, talks and community events.

Uplifting communities

Resources and grants for people and neighbors in need.

Gender equality

Programs that open doors for girls and women, especially in tech.

Heritage

Preserving South Asian heritage, including temple restoration.

Jai and Somna Gulati covered in Holi colors

Our story

“If only one person can be impacted positively, then it’s all worth it.”

We grew up watching our parents work tirelessly to provide education and the basics. We were taught that anything is possible — yet birthplace, family background and gender still hold people back. Founded in our hearts in 2011 and officially established in 2022, the foundation is how we turn that belief into action.

Who we support

12 grants to 11 organizations in 2025.

Education

  • Our hometown high school
  • Education & meals for children
  • Quality education for underserved communities
  • A school and children’s home in Nepal

Cultural heritage

  • Temple restoration projects
  • Preserving cultural and sacred sites

Community & service

  • Community service programs
  • Local community organizations
  • Housing for families in New York
  • Blood cancer research & patient support

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In the community

Recent events & stories

  • Fourth Computer Science Fair

    Fourth Computer Science Fair

    Robbinsville High School’s CS Club and Girls Who Code showed off student-built games — Space Invaders, Candy Ninja, a Flappy Bird built in both Scratch and Python — plus a…

  • Third annual Computer Science Fair

    Third annual Computer Science Fair

    Year three brought projects from elementary through high school: a drawing robot, a coding Whack-a-Mole, a chess-playing robot and a hands-on robotics course.

  • Inaugural Science & Art Fusion Festival

    Inaugural Science & Art Fusion Festival

    A new afternoon of STEAM at Pond Road Middle School: high schoolers led younger students through egg-drop parachutes, pipette art and flight challenges.

All events since 2022 →

Invest in the future we’re building together.

Your donation helps us continue our mission and reach more lives. Monthly giving keeps our programs steady all year.

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Questions, answered

How does the foundation work?

We partner with local organizations, student clubs and volunteers to deliver events, grants and services. Our board is unpaid.

Where do you operate?

The United States — especially our hometown of Robbinsville, NJ — and South Asia, including India and Nepal.

How can I get involved?

Donate, volunteer at an event, or introduce us to a student club or organization doing good work.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, to the extent allowed by law. We are a 501(c)(3) private foundation (EIN 88-1282106), and Donorbox emails you a receipt for every gift. Deduction limits for gifts to private foundations can differ from those for public charities, so please check with your tax advisor.

Drop us a line

Want to volunteer, donate or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you.

contactus@thegulatifoundation.org