About us
Be a good human being. Be respectful. Follow your moral compass.
The values we were raised with are the reason the Jai & Somna Gulati Foundation exists.
Our story
Founded in our hearts in 2011. Officially established in 2022.
We grew up watching our parents work tirelessly to provide education and the basic necessities for our families. They taught us that anything is possible. Yet we also saw how circumstances beyond anyone’s control — where you are born, your family’s means, your gender — can keep people from reaching their potential.
The idea of a foundation stayed with us for years. The pandemic made it urgent. Covid taught us that life can change at any moment and that the future is now. So in 2022 we made it official, beginning with giving across the United States and growing through travel, learning and our community here in Robbinsville, New Jersey.
“With the blessings of the higher being, if only one person can be impacted positively, then it’s all worth it.”
— Jai & Somna Gulati, founders
Mission
To empower people to enhance education, raise cultural awareness, uplift the underprivileged and ensure equality.
Vision
- Foster cultural understanding through events, talks and charitable activities
- Support educational institutions at every level, from early childhood to graduate school
- Assist disadvantaged and underserved communities
- Advance gender equality through our giving
- Preserve South Asian cultural heritage, including the restoration of temples
How we work
Small team, local partners, long-term relationships.
Volunteer-led
The foundation is run by our family and volunteers. Our officers are unpaid.
Partner-powered
We back student clubs, schools and nonprofits already doing the work — from student coding clubs to programs for underserved kids.
Transparent
We hold Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, and our tax filings are public.