Mesarg Educational Trust
Accepts applications
Mesarg Educational Trust is a private foundation in Danbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,700 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,700
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$588,382
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,210 the year before.
56% 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 | $23,001 | 10 | $525,018 |
| 2024 | $23,210 | 8 | $550,948 |
| 2025 | $25,700 | 11 | $588,382 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Anand Gokhale 9 Dogwood Park N, Danbury, CT 06811 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 744-1224 |
| What to submit | Plain paper |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
What Mesarg Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $13,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $5,100 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daws | Support | $10,000 |
| Animals in Distress | Support | $6,000 |
| Peta | Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| St Joseph Church | Support | $1,500 |
| Dorothy Day Hospitality | Sup | $500 |
| Animal Legal Defense League | Suppor | $400 |
| Greenpeace | Support | $400 |
| World Wild Life Fund | Support | $300 |
| Nature Conservancy | Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Anand Gokhale
- Mary Ellen Sierra
Questions people ask
Does Mesarg Educational Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Mesarg Educational Trust give?
$25,700 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Mesarg Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Anand Gokhale (Managing Trustee) and Mary Ellen Sierra (Managing Trustee).
What does Mesarg Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.