Ankarsh
Ankarsh is a private foundation based in Union City, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including food, health research, education, and animal welfare.
Ankarsh at a glance
In short: Ankarsh gave $11K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,538
- +440.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,054
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $462,476
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ankarsh
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5318 Franco Ct, Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (408) 483-9223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ankarsh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akshaya Patra Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 14% to Maryland, 9% each to Washington and Georgia, and 5% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ankarsh gives
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2022) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation Fremont, CA | Providing Meals to Children in India | $4,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | To Support Kidney Disease Research | $1,500 |
| Canine Cancer Alliance Bellevue, WA | Donation for Canine Cancer Research | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | To Support Colon Cancer Research | $1,000 |
| Empathy FX International San Jose, CA | Supporting Education and Healthcare in Ghana Communities | $1,000 |
| Tri-City Animal Shelter Fremont, CA | Local Animal Shelter Support | $500 |
| Boost West Oakland Oakland, CA | To Support CA Children's Education | $500 |
| Lady Free Thinker Los Angeles, CA | Support for Ending Animal Cruelty | $500 |
| Charity Navigator Boone, IA | Donation to the Feminist Fund | $500 |
| American Lung Association Chicago, IL | Lung Disease Research | $38 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $462,476 | $4,958 | $15,362 | $10,538 | 10 | $10,538 | $1,958 | $19,319 |
| 2023 | $323,145 | $1,003 | $5,158 | $1,950 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,003 | $16,066 |
| 2022 | $173,641 | $7,639 | $6,310 | $800 | 1 | $800 | $939 | — |
| 2021 | $304,948 | $8,181 | $3,227 | — | — | — | $3,181 | — |
| 2020 | $239,019 | $7,172 | $10,972 | — | — | — | $7,172 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ankarsh reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Ankarsh is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for meals for children in India, kidney and cancer research, education, healthcare, and animal welfare.
The American Kidney Fund describes its mission as fighting kidney disease and helping people live healthier lives through programs spanning awareness and prevention to post-transplant support. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The American Lung Association describes its mission as improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Ankarsh gave $10,538 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $38 to $4,000, with a median of $750.
Notable 2024 grants included $4,000 to Akshaya Patra Foundation for providing meals to children in India; $1,500 to the American Kidney Fund for kidney disease research; $1,000 to Canine Cancer Alliance for canine cancer research; $1,000 to the American Cancer Society for colon cancer research; and $1,000 to Empathy FX International for education and healthcare in Ghana communities. The American Lung Association received $38 for lung disease research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vandana Deep as president, Rohit Deep as treasurer, and Arshia Deep as secretary.
Ankarsh is led by Vandana Deep, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vandana Deep
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arshia Deep
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rohit Deep
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ankarsh
How much does Ankarsh give each year?
Ankarsh gave $11K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Ankarsh's typical grant size?
Ankarsh's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,054, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ankarsh give grants?
Ankarsh gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fremont, CA (2 grants).
Does Ankarsh give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ankarsh's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ankarsh's largest grantees?
Ankarsh's largest 2024 grantees include Akshaya Patra Foundation ($4,000), American Kidney Fund ($1,500) and Canine Cancer Alliance ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ankarsh?
Ankarsh reported $462K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ankarsh fund?
No mission statement for Ankarsh is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for meals for children in India, kidney and cancer research, education, healthcare, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ankarsh?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ankarsh's EIN?
Ankarsh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1004854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ankarsh accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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