Indus Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Indus Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$105,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $106,160 the year before.
36% 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 | $75,250 | 38 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $106,160 | 28 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 11 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Indus Charitable Foundation 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 Indus Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $52,000 |
| California | 3 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Children's Zone Inc | Support children and families to end generational poverty. | $25,000 |
| Pure Earth | General support | $15,000 |
| Asian University for Women | Support for women to graduate and become skilled and innovative professionals in asia and throughout the world. | $12,000 |
| Association of Asian American Investment Managers (Aaaim) | General support | $11,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| US Japan Council | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Common Pantry Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southern Territory Emergency Disaster Services | General support | $5,000 |
| U-Go Initiative | General support | $5,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Shannon
- Alona Strait
- Saemee Hwang
Questions people ask
Does Indus Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Indus Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Indus Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Shannon (Director & President), Alona Strait (Treasurer) and Saemee Hwang (Secretary).
What does Indus Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.