Private foundation · EIN 27-1428517 · New York, New York · Human services

Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $380K total, median $10K. 51% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$380K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
51%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
MITCambridge, MAEducational$78K
Developments in LiteracyIrvine, CAEducational$32K
Columbia SipaNew York, NYEducational$30K
Imran Khan Cancer AppealFarmington, CTCharitable$25K
Iqra FundBozeman, MTCharitable$25K
Sakhi for South Asian WomenNew York, NYCharitable$25K
Student Leadership NetworkNew York, NYEducational$15K
Asian Cinevision IncNew York, NYCharitable$14K
Al Shifa FoundationPrinceton, NJCharitable$10K
Auliya CouncilMahopac, NYCharitable$10K
Bridge Golf FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Bridgehampton Child CareBridgehanpton, NYCharitable$10K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDCharitable$10K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYCharitable$10K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Myriad USANew York, NYCharitable$10K
National Lawyers GuildBoston, MACharitable$10K
South Asian Youth ActionElmhurst, NYCharitable$10K
Friends of Smith IncNorthampton, MAEducational$5,000
I Care Fund AmericaBoston, MACharitable$5,000
Khan AcadamyMountain View, CAEducational$5,000
Pratham USAHouston, TXCharitable$5,000
Teach for All PakistanNew York, NYEducational$4,000
Asia SocietyNew York, NYCharitable$2,500
Samburu ProjectLos Angeles, CACharitable$2,100
Desai FoundationWoburn, MACharitable$2,000
Moms FirstNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Social Good FundRichmond, CACharitable$1,500
NalinikidsNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Squash BustersRoxbury Crossing, MACharitable$1,000
Friends of Bogardus PlazaNew York, NYCharitable
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYCharitable
Hyderabad FoundationAshburn, VACharitable
I-Care Mashal BooksBoston, MAEducational
KbfusNew York, NYCharitable

By state: New York 18 · Massachusetts 7 · California 4 · Connecticut 1 · Montana 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Romita Shetty, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc give?

New York (18 grants), Massachusetts (7 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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