Ankarsh
Preselected recipients only
Ankarsh is a private foundation in Union City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,538 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,538
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$462,476
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,950 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,950 | 1 | $323,144 |
| 2024 | $10,538 | 10 | $462,476 |
How to apply
Ankarsh says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ankarsh funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $38 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | Providing meals to children in india | $4,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | To support kidney disease research | $1,500 |
| Canine Cancer Alliance | Donation for canine cancer research | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To support colon cancer research | $1,000 |
| Empathy FX International | Supporting education and healthcare in ghana communities | $1,000 |
| Tri-City Animal Shelter | Local animal shelter support | $500 |
| Boost West Oakland | To support ca children's education | $500 |
| Lady Free Thinker | Support for ending animal cruelty | $500 |
| Charity Navigator | Donation to the feminist fund | $500 |
| American Lung Association | Lung disease research | $38 |
Officers and trustees
- Rohit Deep
- Arshia Deep
- Vandana Deep
Questions people ask
Does Ankarsh accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ankarsh give?
$10,538 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Ankarsh?
Its 2024 filing lists Rohit Deep (Treasurer), Arshia Deep (Secretary) and Vandana Deep (President).
What does Ankarsh fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.