Asvins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Asvins Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$32,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $33,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,500 | 9 | $923,868 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Asvins 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.
What Asvins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $29,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College | Tufts University Medical School fund | $15,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Inc | For the Berklee India Exchange fund | $5,000 |
| All India Movement Aim for Seva Inc | For Chatralayas and relief efforts in Tamilnadu, India | $3,000 |
| Emerson Hospital | Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital | $3,000 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Inc | In support of programs in collaboration with Mass General cancer center at Emerson hopsital | $3,000 |
| Children's Room - Center for Grieving Children & T | For mental and physical wellness and counseling sessions for bereaved children | $2,000 |
| Lasa Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Uma Narayanasami
- Kavya Sasisekharan
- Ram Sasisekharan
- Varun Sasisekharan
Questions people ask
Does Asvins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Asvins Foundation give?
$32,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Asvins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Uma Narayanasami (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec), Kavya Sasisekharan (VP), Ram Sasisekharan (Co- Pres, Dir, Treas) and Varun Sasisekharan (VP).
What does Asvins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.