DASRA IS CATALYZING THE STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY MOVEMENT TO ENSURE THAT A BILLION LIVES CAN THRIVE WITH DIGNITY AND EQUITY. DASRA WORKS WITH PHILANTHROPISTS, FAMILIES, AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT THEM IN AMPLIFYING THEIR GIVING IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC, GOAL-BASED APPROACHES. IT ALSO HELPS NON-PROFITS GROW, UNLOCK PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL, AND COLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ENABLE IMPLEMENTATION AT SCALE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.9M
+48.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$613K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$123K
About Dasra
Based on IRS filings
Dasra is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $613K. Net investment income was $923K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,942,302 | $32,261,578 | $25,205,010 |
| Revenue | $29,425,578 | $14,572,153 | $17,008,912 |
| Expenses | $17,992,123 | $14,131,058 | $5,369,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $922,681 | $172,846 | $124 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dasra
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Empower - the Emerging Markets Foundation ($275,000), Swataleem Usa Corporation ($150,000), The Goonj Foundation ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDSIDE FOUNDATION (US) NORTHGLENN, CO | THE GRANT IS TOWARDS THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOR NON-PROFIT LEADERS; A MULTI YEAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM RUN BY THE CHILDSIDE FOUNDATION | $38,000 |
| THE GOONJ FOUNDATION SANTA BARBARA, CA | GRANT TO SUPPORT CRITICAL FUNDING TO ENSURE THAT CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD LEARN HOW TO APPLY STRATEGIC APPROACHES FOR GREATER IMPACT. | $100,000 |
| ADOLESCENT HEALTH CHAMPIONS INC PLEASANTOWN, CA | GRANT TO SUPPORT FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME, GIRLS HEALTH CHAMPIONS IN 105 NEW KASTURBA GANDHI BALIKA VIDYALAYA (KGBV) SCHOOLS IN RURAL JHARKHAND FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 | $50,000 |
| EMPOWER - THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GRANT TO SUPPORT YOUTH, ESPECIALLY GIRLS, IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (SRH) SERVICES. | $275,000 |
| SWATALEEM USA CORPORATION BRYAN, TX | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSE OF SCALING THEIR IMPACTFUL WORK IN TRANSFORMING EDUCATION FOR MARGINALIZED ADOLESCENT GIRLS. | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORIS SIPERSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ARPAN SHETH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANKUR SAHU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TARUN JOTWANI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SAPPHIRA GORADIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEVAL SANGHAVI | PRESIDENT | 60 | $233,840 |
| NEERA NUNDY | KEY EMPLOYEE | 60 | $344,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dasra?
Dasra is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $47.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dasra?
As of 2024, Dasra holds $47.9M in total assets with $29.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $613K in 2024.
Where does Dasra operate?
Dasra has awarded grants in California, Colorado, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Dasra award?
In 2024, Dasra awarded 5 grants totaling $613K — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dasra's EIN?
Dasra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0574837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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