Saras Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saras Foundation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,950 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $101,000. 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$109,950
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$101,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,445 the year before.
57% 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 | $108,100 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $108,445 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $109,950 | 7 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Saras 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
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $101,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,450 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management | Donation - towards scholarship to international students at kellogg school of management | $101,000 |
| Hammer Residences | General support | $5,000 |
| Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center | General support | $1,450 |
| Curtain Call Club | Donation to support minnetonka theater programming | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Internet Archive | General support | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suresh Krishna
- Bhuvana Nandakumar
- Parthiv Krishna
- Arjav Krishna
Questions people ask
Does Saras Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saras Foundation give?
$109,950 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Saras Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suresh Krishna (President), Bhuvana Nandakumar (Treasurer), Parthiv Krishna (Secretary) and Arjav Krishna (Director).