Satya and Rao Remala Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Satya and Rao Remala Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $561,208. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$561,208
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $987,111 the year before.
45% of its 2025 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 | $939,953 | 66 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $987,111 | 65 | $25.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 79 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
Satya and Rao Remala 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 Satya and Rao Remala Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 61 | $586,301 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $561,208 |
| Texas | 2 | $25,050 |
| California | 5 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,237 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,275 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dafgiving 360 | To provide a tax-smart and simple giving solution to donors and financial advisors | $561,208 |
| Overlake Medical Center | To provide medical excellence every day. | $160,000 |
| Iskcon of Wa | To bring the members of the society together with each other and nearer to krishna | $101,000 |
| Neighborcare Health | To provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care | $35,000 |
| Tubman Center for Health and Freedom | To provide primary and preventative care, community resources, social services, political education and advocacy. | $35,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | To support research, prevention, detection and of cancer. | $25,100 |
| Pratham USA | To provide education to children in mumbai slums, pratham. | $25,000 |
| Washington State Opportunity Scholarship | To build pathways into high-demand, living-wage careers in STEM, health care, and the trades | $25,000 |
| University of Washington | To support computer science scholarships & engineering. | $18,000 |
| Api Chaya | To end intimate partner violence and other forms of exploitation. | $15,000 |
| Farestart | To help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. | $15,000 |
| Indian American Community Service | To connect and empower the asian-indian community through programs, services, and advocacy for people of all ages and all life stages | $15,000 |
| Associated Recreation Council | To connect people through active, inclusive programs designed to inspire and engage | $10,005 |
| Alliance for Education | To support excellence in education by advancing educational justice and racial equity for students in seattle public schools | $10,000 |
| American Progressive Telugu Association | To support telugu nris across the united states and strengthening telugu communities worldwide | $10,000 |
| Manjari Sankurathri Memorial Foundation | To promote education, health care care for the downtrodden and to help the needy at times of natural calamities in india as well as in the united states of america. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, reliable sex education, and advocacy for reproductive rights | $10,000 |
| South Seattle Women Health Foundation | To improving health equity and perinatal outcomes for historically underserved communities | $10,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | To eradicate curable blindness by providing free, world-class eye care to the underserved populations in rural india, regardless of their financial status | $10,000 |
| Seeds for Progress Foundation | To create opportunities to advance the quality of life for students, teachers and their families in the rural communities of nicaragua's coffee-growing regions. | $10,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center | To improve the health and well-being of each person we serve | $10,000 |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation | To enhance the level of philanthropic support for extraordinary patient care | $10,000 |
| Wwin | To help these women succeed in college and careers so that they, their families, and their communities can thrive | $10,000 |
| Booger Fund | To provide rider development and guidance to youth aged 6-23 years old. | $5,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | To share its global collections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. | $5,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | To eliminate race-based disparities by providing transformative educational access and opportunities to students and teachers of color | $5,000 |
| The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA | To address classroom hunger and malnutrition in india by supporting dependable daily school meals | $5,000 |
| University District Food Bank | To support people experiencing food insecurity in northeast seattle by providing high quality, culturally familiar food and connecting them with vital resources | $5,000 |
| Upaya Social Ventures | To create dignified jobs for the poorest of the poor by building scalable businesses with investment and consulting support. | $5,000 |
| Bertschi School | To educate children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community | $4,000 |
| Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | To educate young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our founders | $3,000 |
| Giddens School | To ground in equity and justice, inspires children to actively engage in bettering their world. | $2,583 |
| Atlantic Street Center | To support families and communities with raising healthy, successful children and youth through direct services and advocacy for social justice and equity | $2,500 |
| George Washington University | To provide the high-quality education. | $2,500 |
| Path With Art | To restore individuals, groups, and society from the effects of trauma | $2,500 |
| Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral | A house of prayer for all people, where we worship god and proclaim the reconciling gospel of jesus christ | $2,500 |
| Vedic Cultural Center | To preserve and promote traditional vedic knowledge, arts, and values | $2,500 |
| St Joseph School | To make the highest quality, jesuit, catholic education accessible and affordable to all. | $2,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | To teach lessons of the holocaust, inspiring students of all ages to confront bigotry and indifference, promote human dignity, and take action. | $1,500 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | To help build and strengthen our community by encouraging and supporting local philanthropy. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rao V Remala
- Satya K Remala
- Srilakshmi Remala
- Srilata Remala
Questions people ask
Does Satya and Rao Remala Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Satya and Rao Remala Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Satya and Rao Remala Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rao V Remala (Trustee), Satya K Remala (Trustee), Srilakshmi Remala (Manager) and Srilata Remala (Manager).
What does Satya and Rao Remala Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.