Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation
Accepts applications
Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,700 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$115,700
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $85,000 | 19 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 18 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $115,700 | 18 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lakshmi Sundaram 8677 Villa la Jolla Dr 733, La Jolla, CA 92037 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 765-0527 |
| What to submit | The Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation provides grants to organizations that satisfy the mission of the FoundationTo provide resources and support to improve the lives of culturally, socially and economically disadvantaged persons. The Foundation provides grants to organizations in the United States that have been determined by the IRS to be 501(c)(3) charities. Many organizations solicit the Foundation for grants. It is the responsibility of the Foundation to identify and determine those groups that effectively meet the mission of the Foundation. Contribution requests that will be considered by the Foundation include the following categories: Requests for funds for general operating support or program related supportRequests for sponsorship of functions or events in support of non-profit organizationsRequests for grants will be reviewed by the Foundation. All grant requests must be made in accordance with this policy. The Foundations award letter specifies the terms of the grant, inc |
| Restrictions | The following categories are ineligible for CRA charitable contributions: Political, labor, fraternal organizations or civic clubs Religious organizations for sectarian purposes National health organizations or advocacy groups representing a specific disease Travel events, including student trips and tours Scholarship or fellowship assistance for a specified individual Memorial Campaigns Dues for membership of any group or organization Requests for other special advertising requests or premium items |
What Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $55,200 |
| Michigan | 4 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Nano finance program | $15,000 |
| Wayne State University | Scholarship fund | $12,500 |
| Maternal Help Hope Fund | Prevention and treatment of childbirth injuries promarily obstetric fistula | $10,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Prevention and treatment of childbirth injuries promarily obstetric fistula | $10,000 |
| Individual | Health & literacy | $7,500 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | Eradicate cureable blindness in india | $7,500 |
| Individual | Job training | $7,500 |
| Aravind Eye Foundation | Treatment of eye diseases | $7,500 |
| Share and Care Foundation | Support and empower women & children in rural india | $7,000 |
| Individual | $6,000 | |
| Accounting Aid Society | Financial literacy | $5,000 |
| Individual | Clean water access | $5,000 |
| Heart and Home Collaborative | Shelter for the unhoused | $4,200 |
| Dreams for Change | Financial education | $3,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance to underpriveleged children | $3,000 |
| Asti American Service to India | Education, vacational training and women empowerment | $3,000 |
| Maia | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education and women empowerment | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nallan C Krishnan
- Lakshmi Sundaram
- Ram Sundaram
Questions people ask
Does Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation give?
$115,700 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nallan C Krishnan (Director), Lakshmi Sundaram (Chair) and Ram Sundaram (Secretary).
What does Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.