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The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation

Preselected recipients only Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 421747195

The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.

53% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3.4 million13$86.6 million
2024$3.7 million24$134 million

How to apply

The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $725,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina9$1.7 million
California3$400,000
Florida1$300,000
Texas4$250,000
District of Columbia1$100,000
Washington2$90,000
Georgia1$50,000
Ohio1$50,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 24 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hindu Society of NC
Morrisville, NC
Meet religious, cultural, linguistic and spiritual needs, promote India's rich heritage$1.3 million
Rishihood FoundationRestricted Grant - development & up-fitting of Phase 2 of a Student Resident Facility supporting Rishihood University$600,000
Hindu University of America
Orlando, FL
Sustenance Funds for the rejuvination and revitalization of the University$300,000
Schwab Charitable Fund
San Francisco, CA
General support$150,000
Sri Venkateswara Temple of NC
Cary, NC
Hindu temple and uphold Hindu religious activities$150,000
Vivekananda Yoga University (VaYU)
Los Angeles, CA
Provide yoga education and research at the graduate level.$150,000
Global Hindu FederationRestricted Grant - Project to Research Anti-Indic Sentiment$125,000
Hindu American Foundation
Washington, DC
Educational and advocacy organization$100,000
Texas Hindu Campsite Inc
Sugar Land, TX
Building a better future for Hindu youth$100,000
Vivekananda Yoga University (VaYU)
Los Angeles, CA
Provide yoga education and research at the graduate level.$100,000
Ramakrishna Vedenta Society
Morrisville, NC
Support religious and humantarian activities$75,000
Dharma Civilization Foundation
Renton, WA
IKS 10 PhD & 5 Post- Doctoral Scholarships$65,000
Hindu Society of NC
Morrisville, NC
Meet religious, cultural, linguistic and spiritual needs, promote India's rich heritage$60,000
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation
Houston, TX
Bring education and empowerment to remote rural India$50,000
Global Network Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Education SEALA Scholarship Fund$50,000
Hindu Society of NC
Morrisville, NC
Meet religious, cultural, linguistic and spiritual needs, promote India's rich heritage$50,000
HinduAction
West Chester, OH
Education, Advocacy and Leadership$50,000
Pratham USA
Houston, TX
Education in India$50,000
Pratham USA
Houston, TX
Education in India$50,000
Raleigh Rescue Mission
Raleigh, NC
Serving those experiencing homelessness$50,000
Vaishnav Samaj orf RTP Inc
Cary, NC
Support religious and humantarian activities$50,000
Dharma Civilization Foundation
Renton, WA
Dharmic solutions to ease personal, professional and societal life$25,000
The Carying Place Inc
Cary, NC
Help & equip underpriviledged families in Wake County$25,000
Duke University Health System Inc
Durham, NC
Patient care, education and research$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation give?

$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.

Who runs The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Asha Rani Agarwal (President/Director), Ankit Agarwal (VP/Director), Rohit Agarwal (VP/Director) and Richa Deedwania (VP/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Asha and Sajjan Agarwal Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.

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