How to apply
PDF Contact: Susan Curtiss, Po Box 1946, Lowell, Ma, 9788440954, INFO@FOUNDATIONFORWORLDEDUCATION.ORG Deadlines: January 7 and August 15 Restrictions: The award to grantees are limited to incorporated nonprofit organizations that support the vision of a transformed world espoused by sri aurobindo and the mother.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 15 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auroville Unity FundAuroville, IN | Morning Star Construction Grant-Tranche 1 | $50K |
| Auroville Unity FundAuroville, IN | Morning Star Construction Grant-Tranche 2 | $50K |
| Auroville Unity FundAuroville, IN | Support for 6 PCG projects in Auroville (Completion of AV Language Lab, Morning Star Birth Training, Morningstar Infrastructure, Supportive… | $26K |
| Auroville Unity FundAuroville, IN | Support for 6 PCG projects in Auroville (Completion of AV Language Lab, Morning Star Birth Training, Morningstar Infrastructure, Supportive… | $25K |
| Auro Mira Service SocietyKoraput, IN | Annual disbursal from Sapru Kohl Fund to support the Kechla school | $19K |
| The Sarvam Trust USABuffalo, NY | Animation Film 'Sri Aurobindo: A Call to New India' Grant | $12K |
| Jal TrustKrishna Nagar, IN | Tone of Mind Project Grant | $9,500 |
| MatagiriTremper, NY | Awareness Through the Body Dutch | $6,590 |
| Auroville International USASacramento, CA | Annual Disbursal Morning Star Fund (remainder) | $6,513 |
| Sri Aurobindo Delhi AshramNew Delhi, IN | Rural Education Project Grant | $6,000 |
| The Vanaver CaravanNew Paltz, NY | Vanaver Caravan Grant | $5,000 |
| MatagiriMount Temper, NY | Sam Spanier Centenary Film Grant | $4,000 |
| Auroville International DeutschlandBerlin, GM | Awareness Through the Body Project Grant-Phase 1 in Germany | $3,824 |
| SaspLodi, CA | Annual Disbursal SASP NCE Fund | $3,518 |
| SaaLodi, CA | Annual Disbursal SAA NCE Fund | $2,772 |
By state: INTL 9 · New York 6 · California 3 · Utah 2
About this foundation
Foundation for World Education Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lowell, Massachusetts, administered in care of J Korstange, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Foundation for World Education Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. PDF Deadlines: January 7 and August 15.
How much does Foundation for World Education Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $236K across 20 grants, a median of $5,500.
Where does Foundation for World Education Inc give?
INTL (9 grants), New York (6 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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