Private foundation · EIN 99-0389981 · Herndon, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raamkrut 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: 10 grants paid, $125K total, median $5,191.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$125K
Median grant
$5,191
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jnana Prabodhini FoundationMilpitas, CACharitable purposes such as education and public welfare$75K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCTuition scholarship for a student named Urvashi Suraj$10K
San Jose State University (sjsu)San Jose, CAScholarship tuition paid for a student named Preetam Maske$8,757
Cal State FullertonFullerton, CAScholarship Fall tuition paid for a student named Sarita Joshi$5,722
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZScholarship tuition paid for a student named Mrunmaya Sahastrabudhe$5,383
Bruhan Maharashtra MandalMoorestown, NJCharitable assistance to flood affected communities$5,000
US Kids 4 WaterSchaumburg, ILcharitable support for education$4,950
Chinmaya Mission Washington Regional CenterSilver Spring, MDCharitable food service 20022000594$4,596
California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CAScholarship Tuition paid for a student named Kunal Ghogare$3,150
Cal State FullertonFullerton, CAScholarship Spring Tuition paid for a student named Sarita Joshi$2,856

By state: California 5 · District of Columbia 1 · Arizona 1 · New Jersey 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Raamkrut Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Herndon, Virginia, administered in care of Vikas S Joshi, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Raamkrut 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 Raamkrut Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 10 grants, a median of $5,191.

Where does Raamkrut Foundation give?

California (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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