Smaartz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Smaartz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,723 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,125 and the largest $6,300. 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$25,723
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,125
- Largest grant$6,300
- Assets$241,880
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,882 the year before.
33% 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 | $5,330 | 4 | $208,529 |
| 2024 | $19,882 | 7 | $227,678 |
| 2025 | $25,723 | 14 | $241,880 |
How to apply
Smaartz 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 Smaartz Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,557 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $9,806 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $4,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2,260 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $6,300 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,074 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,691 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,252 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Telugu Literary and Cultural Assoc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $501 |
| Individual | Charitable | $291 |
| Sri Ranganatha Temple | Charitable | $256 |
| St Joseph Health | Charitable | $8 |
Officers and trustees
- Srinivas Ravi
- Ramsita Pisipati
- Aniruddh Marellapudi
Questions people ask
Does Smaartz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smaartz Foundation Inc give?
$25,723 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,125.
Who runs Smaartz Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Srinivas Ravi (President), Ramsita Pisipati (Vice Preside) and Aniruddh Marellapudi (Treasurer).
What does Smaartz Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.