Raamkrut Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Raamkrut Foundation is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,494 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,192 and the largest $75,080. 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$125,494
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,192
- Largest grant$75,080
- Assets$2.5 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,200 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,200 | 1 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $125,494 | 10 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Raamkrut 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Raamkrut Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $95,565 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,383 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,950 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,596 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jnana Prabodhini Foundation | Charitable purposes such as education and public welfare | $75,080 |
| Georgetown University | Tuition scholarship for a student named Urvashi Suraj | $10,000 |
| San Jose State University (SJSU) | Scholarship tuition paid for a student named Preetam Maske | $8,757 |
| Cal State Fullerton | Scholarship Fall tuition paid for a student named Sarita Joshi | $5,722 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship tuition paid for a student named Mrunmaya Sahastrabudhe | $5,383 |
| Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal | Charitable assistance to flood affected communities | $5,000 |
| US Kids 4 Water | charitable support for education | $4,950 |
| Chinmaya Mission Washington Regional Center | Charitable food service 20022000594 | $4,596 |
| California State University Long Beach | Scholarship Tuition paid for a student named Kunal Ghogare | $3,150 |
| Cal State Fullerton | Scholarship Spring Tuition paid for a student named Sarita Joshi | $2,856 |
Officers and trustees
- Vikas S Joshi
- Omkar V Joshi
- Madhumati V Joshi
Questions people ask
Does Raamkrut Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raamkrut Foundation give?
$125,494 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,192.
Who runs Raamkrut Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vikas S Joshi (Treasurer), Omkar V Joshi (President) and Madhumati V Joshi (Director).
What does Raamkrut Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.