The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $290,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $220,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$290,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $152,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $112,500 | 10 | $0 |
| 2023 | $152,500 | 12 | $0 |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
The Vijay & Sita Vashee 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 The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $220,000 |
| New York | 4 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation | Financial support for education scholarships for post graduate students. | $220,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Financial support for human rights | $10,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Financial support for health care | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth Sch of | Financial support to help the school to continue to its mission to create knowledge with enduring impact and to influence and educate current and future leaders. | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Financial support to increase the university's ability to innovate, excel and lead. | $10,000 |
| Cry America | Financial support for literacy and vocational training | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Financial support for education | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Financial support of civil liberties. | $5,000 |
| KCTS9 | Financial support for educational, arts and public affairs programming | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Financial support for the environment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vijaykumar R Vashee
- Sita S Vashee
Questions people ask
Does The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vijaykumar R Vashee (Director) and Sita S Vashee (Director).
What does The Vijay & Sita Vashee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.