The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $303,084 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $55,700. 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$303,084
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$55,700
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $403,500 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 | $366,500 | 35 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $403,500 | 32 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $303,084 | 11 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $37,384 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $55,700 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit America | General support | $55,700 |
| Year Up United | General support | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovation | General support | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of Singapore | General support | $37,384 |
| Strive International Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling Service | General support | $20,000 |
| The Society of St Andrew Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Shalom Farms Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Windy City Harvest | General support | $10,000 |
| Farm Fresh Ri | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ashok Vasudevan
- Meera Vasudevan
- Supriya Srinivasan
Questions people ask
Does The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation give?
$303,084 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ashok Vasudevan (Co-President), Meera Vasudevan (Co-President) and Supriya Srinivasan (Trustee).
What does The Meera & Ashok Vasudevan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and international.