Private foundation · EIN 22-3475927 · Ramsey, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Asha-Vijay Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $199K total, median $14K. 42% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$199K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in NJ
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJGeneral activities$39K
The Rotary FoundationEvanston, ILGeneral activities$32K
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USAHouston, TXGeneral$27K
Various Other CharitiesVarious, NJGeneral activities$24K
Blind Foundation for IndiaNaperville, ILGeneral$16K
Ekal on WheelsHouston, TXGeneral activities$15K
Childrens Aid and Family ServicesParamus, NJGeneral activities$13K
Vidya Vikas Charitable TrustMontville, NJGeneral activities$12K
Right to Play USANew York, NYGeneral$6,500
TaaraPalisades Park, NJGeneral$5,000
Children's Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral$5,000
Askshay Patra USAFremont, CAGeneral$5,000

By state: New Jersey 5 · Illinois 2 · Texas 2 · New York 1 · Minnesota 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Asha-Vijay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ramsey, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Asha-Vijay Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Asha-Vijay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $199K across 12 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Asha-Vijay Foundation give?

New Jersey (5 grants), Illinois (2 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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