Ankitara Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ankitara Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $272,285 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,030 and the largest $180,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$272,285
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,030
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $280,000 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $270,835 | 14 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 7 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $272,285 | 12 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Ankitara Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $180,000 |
| California | 5 | $39,060 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,195 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,030 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General Support | $180,000 |
| Samarthanam USA | General Support | $29,695 |
| H2H Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| SOS Children's Villages USA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Divine Will Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,060 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| Mercyshipsorg | General support | $1,030 |
| Neythriorg | General support | $1,000 |
| South Bay Guitar Society | General suppport | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vidyalakshmi Nagarajan
- Rajesh Raman
Questions people ask
Does Ankitara Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ankitara Foundation give?
$272,285 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,030.
Who runs Ankitara Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vidyalakshmi Nagarajan (Pres/Sec/CEO) and Rajesh Raman (Director).