Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $369K. Net investment income was $180K.
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc gave $369K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $369,000
- +32.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,500
- +32.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $5,469,247
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was India Development and Relief Fund ($270K). Together the top 6 received $369K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $369K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| India Development and Relief Fund North Bethesda, MD | Educational Purposes | $269,500 |
| Sankara Nethralaya USA Derwood, MD | Educational Purposes | $37,500 |
| Bhuvana Foundation Nashville, TN | Educational Purposes | $31,000 |
| Open Organization to Provide Education Aldie, VA | Educational Purposes | $20,000 |
| Heading Avenue Franciscans West Peoria, IL | Educational Purposes | $6,000 |
| Challenge to Conquer Los Altos Hills, CA | Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,469,247 | $215,138 | $472,279 | $369,000 | 6 | $369,000 | $179,965 | $260,841 |
| 2024 | $5,224,881 | $271,236 | $363,358 | $279,500 | 6 | $279,500 | $155,623 | $253,102 |
| 2023 | $5,141,217 | $421,164 | $337,509 | $253,000 | 5 | $253,000 | $131,820 | $238,034 |
| 2022 | $4,599,517 | $4,128,552 | $239,827 | $159,400 | 5 | $159,400 | $86,581 | $143,817 |
| 2021 | $1,289,634 | $1,433,291 | $40,309 | $34,150 | 2 | $34,150 | $134,967 | $337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Shankar Krishnan, President Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shankar Krishnan
President Executive Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Shanthi Vaidyanathan
Director & Internal Auditor
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $9K (2025)
Murali Ramachandran
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Ajay Ramesh
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Subha Shree Ramesh
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ragu Raghupathi (2021–2024) — Chairman of the Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Shankar Krishnan (President Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc gave $369K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 6 grants.
What is Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,500, and its average grant was $61,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Virginia (5%).
Does Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Purposes" (6 grants).
Who are Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include India Development and Relief Fund ($269,500), Sankara Nethralaya USA ($37,500) and Bhuvana Foundation ($31,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc?
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arsr Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2624382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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