Private foundation · EIN 47-3539512 · Oak Brook, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp

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: 13 grants paid, $41K total, median $864. 46% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$41K
Median grant
$864
Stays in IL
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
IskconNaperville, ILCharitable contribution$25K
Commit 2 ChangeTuckahoe, NYCharitable contribution$5,000
Kannada KutaHawthorn Woods, ILCharitable contribution$3,001
Chicago Vasavi AssociationAurora, ILCharitable contribution$2,501
Kdht NfpCarpentersville, ILCharitable contribution$2,000
No Kid HungryWashington, DCCharitable contribution$1,000
Feed the HungrySouth Bend, INCharitable contribution$864
UNICEFNew York, NYCharitable contribution$500
Sashti IncBaltimore, MDCharitable contribution$500
Svs Balaji TempleAurora, ILCharitable contribution$300
World VisionFederal Way, WACharitable contribution$300
Shri Patan Jain MandalOak Brook, ILCharitable contribution$250
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FLCharitable contribution$150

By state: Illinois 6 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Indiana 1 · Maryland 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp is a private grantmaking foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp 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 Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $41K across 13 grants, a median of $864.

Where does Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp give?

Illinois (6 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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