The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $30,500 and the largest $236,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$30,500
- Largest grant$236,000
- Assets$34.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $957,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 | $873,350 | 28 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $957,000 | 34 | $29.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 28 | $34.4 million |
How to apply
The Vasant and Prabha Rathi 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 The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $824,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $105,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $86,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Param Shakti Peeth of America Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $236,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Establishing Rathi Endowed Chair | $175,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hindu American Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hindu University of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jain Center of Southern California | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Joy of Helping | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pratham USA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Share A Smile | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vidya Bharati Foundation of America | Flood victims in Panjab and other states in India | $50,000 |
| Voice of Specially Abled People Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Society for the Advancement of Vedic Culture | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Tovp Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Art of Living Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Divine Art of Yoga Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| International Society for Krishna Consciousness of | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jupiter 360 Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Radha Krishna Mandir | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| South Asian Helpline and Referralagency | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yog Sadhan Ashram of Chicago Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| All World Gayatri Pariwar U S A | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nirantara | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Love Sports | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Maheshwary Mahasabha of North America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Assistance League of Orange Calif Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vasant Rathi
Questions people ask
Does The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $30,500.
Who runs The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vasant Rathi (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Vasant and Prabha Rathi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.