Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation is a private foundation in upper holland, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $550,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$57.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
39% 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 | $3.0 million | 17 | $56.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 14 | $59.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 18 | $57.7 million |
How to apply
Rama and Shashi Marda 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.
What Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $891,000 |
| New York | 4 | $552,000 |
| California | 2 | $305,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| trustee of univ of pa | 501c3 | $550,000 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery | 501c3 | $350,000 |
| Tpirc | 501c3 | $300,000 |
| coalition for radical life extensio | 501c3 | $200,000 |
| columbia university | 501c3 | $175,000 |
| st mary medical center | 501c3 | $150,000 |
| doylestown health foundation | 501c3 | $100,000 |
| betterhumans | 501c3 | $100,000 |
| ichan school of medicine | 501c3 | $25,000 |
| mass general hospital | 501c3 | $25,000 |
| chinmaya mission tri state center | 501c3 | $25,000 |
| american association for cancer res | 501c3 | $20,000 |
| breakthrough greater phildelphia | 501c3 | $15,000 |
| northampton senior center | 501c3 | $11,000 |
| green chillies enttertainment | 501c3 | $10,000 |
| american heart association | 501C3 Donation | $10,000 |
| relief from cancer | 501c3 | $5,000 |
| michael j fox foundation | 501c3 | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- rama marda
Questions people ask
Does Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists rama marda (president).
What does Rama and Shashi Marda Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.