Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $369,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,500 and the largest $269,500. 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$369,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,500
- Largest grant$269,500
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $279,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $253,000 | 5 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $279,500 | 6 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $369,000 | 6 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $307,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $31,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| India Development and Relief Fund | Educational purposes | $269,500 |
| Sankara Nethralaya USA | Educational purposes | $37,500 |
| Bhuvana Foundation | Educational purposes | $31,000 |
| Open Organization to Provide Education | Educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Heading Avenue Franciscans | Educational purposes | $6,000 |
| Challenge to Conquer | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shankar Krishnan
- Subha Shree Ramesh
- Shanthi Vaidyanathan
- Murali Ramachandran
- Ajay Ramesh
Questions people ask
Does Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$369,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,500.
Who runs Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Shankar Krishnan (President Executive Director), Subha Shree Ramesh (Vice President), Shanthi Vaidyanathan (Director, Internal Auditor) and Murali Ramachandran (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.