Surest Inc
Preselected recipients only
Surest Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,200 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$27,200
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$879,074
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,500 the year before.
10% 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 | $16,310 | 9 | $496,613 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 15 | $743,365 |
| 2025 | $27,200 | 16 | $879,074 |
How to apply
Surest Inc 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 Surest Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,200 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $5,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $5,200 |
| The Fistula Foundation | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Pratham USA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Atree USA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Phillips Brooks House Association | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Unhcr | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place Inc | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Homestart | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lakshminarayan Mahadevan
- Amala K Mahadevan
- Kausalya Mahadevan
- Aditya Mahadevan
Questions people ask
Does Surest Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Surest Inc give?
$27,200 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Surest Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lakshminarayan Mahadevan (President), Amala K Mahadevan (Treasurer), Kausalya Mahadevan (Secretary) and Aditya Mahadevan (Secretary).
What does Surest Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.