Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $379,600 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $78,000. 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$379,600
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $317,100 the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 | $317,100 | 18 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $379,600 | 30 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad 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 Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $163,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $101,000 |
| California | 4 | $40,600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT | Educational | $78,000 |
| Developments in Literacy | Educational | $32,000 |
| Columbia SIPA | Educational | $30,000 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Iqra Fund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Women | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | Educational | $15,000 |
| Asian Cinevision Inc | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Al Shifa Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Auliya Council | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridge Golf Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Charitable | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Lawyers Guild | Charitable | $10,000 |
| South Asian Youth Action | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Smith Inc | Educational | $5,000 |
| I Care Fund America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Khan Acadamy | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for All Pakistan | Educational | $4,000 |
| Asia Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Samburu Project | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Desai Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Moms First | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charitable | $1,500 |
| NaliniKIDS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Squash Busters | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Romita Shetty
Questions people ask
Does Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc give?
$379,600 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Romita Shetty (President).
What does Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.