Dil Se Foundation

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA EIN: 84-6915789

Dil Se Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to creating a more equitable society through education, advocacy, and mentorship. The name "Dil Se" has Hindi origins and means "from the heart." The foundation operates with the belief that all humanity is created in the image of God and should engage in work that brings dignity and promotes the common good.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$723K

-42.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$522K

-10.8% YoY

Grant Count

-44.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

+59.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dil Se Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to create a more equitable society through three primary focus areas:

Education Dil Se Foundation helped launch Darsha Academy, a three-year residential program in India designed to empower high-performing and resilient young women. The academy provides intellectually rigorous education to prepare students for university and addresses the limited access to quality education that perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality in India.

Entrepreneurship The foundation seeks to partner with young entrepreneurs in India and within inner cities of America who aim to support their communities through innovation and value creation.

Freedom & Advocacy Dil Se Foundation advocates for the freedom of all people in India, with particular focus on the freedom of children and women from human trafficking and forced labor.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates in India and within inner cities of America, with particular emphasis on India for its education and advocacy initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $783K (43%)

Pennsylvania $347K (19%)

Kansas $232K (13%)

Texas $193K (10%)

Georgia $114K (6%)

Missouri $45K (2%)

Colorado $25K (1%)

Oklahoma $20K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Kansas Massachusetts Maine Missouri North Carolina New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Cities

AlpharettaArlingtonAtlantaBirminghamBostonBurlingtonClarksvilleDallasDenverFairfieldFort CollinsGarlandGlensideHoustonHuntingdon ValleyJacksonvilleLa MiradaLexingtonLowellMadison

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$722,812	$1,255,413	$2,044,348
Revenue	$139,919	$55,479	$14,450
Expenses	$672,520	$844,414	$775,945
Qualifying Distributions	$665,651	$837,401	$760,728
Net Investment Income	$16,670	$10,179	$32,001
Distributable Amount	$49,544	$67,479	$81,461

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

69 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Janodaya Trust ($375,684), The Signatry ($30,000), Assemblies of God ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARCADIA UNIVERSITY GLENSIDE, PA	TUITION SUPPORT FOR STUDENT FROM INDIA	$18,332
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD SPRINGFIELD, MO	SUPPORT MISSIONARY	$20,000
BLOOM INDIA RICHBORO, PA	SUPPORT STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN INDIA	$10,000
CAMPUS CRUSADE ORLANDO, FL	SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES	$5,000
DEEPER CHRISTIANITY HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES	$5,000
ELEVATE YOUR GAME INC DALLAS, TX	AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM AND BASKETBALL TRAINING FOR INNER CITY YOUTH	$10,000
FRIENDS OF SYCAMORE WINSTONSALEM, NC	SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES	$5,000
HELPING HANDS TALLULAH FALLS, GA	HELPING NEEDY FAMILIES	$18,360
JANODAYA TRUST	FUNDING DARSHA ACADEMY, A SCIENCE ACADEMY FOR FEMALES	$375,684
MOVEMENTORG NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Ashish George serves as a primary contact for the foundation and can be reached at ageorge@dilsefoundation.org.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBIN JOHN	TRUSTEE	1	—
JAUNITA JOHN	TRUSTEE	1	—
ASHISH GEORGE	FOUNDATION MANAGER	40	$35,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dil Se Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to create a more equitable society through three primary focus areas: **Education** Dil Se Foundation helped launch Darsha Academy, a three-year residential program in India designed to empower high-performing and resilient young women. The academy provides intellectually rigorous education to prepare students for university and addresses the limited access to quality education that perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality in India. **Entrepreneurship** The found…

Where does Dil Se Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates in India and within inner cities of America, with particular emphasis on India for its education and advocacy initiatives.

What size grants does Dil Se Foundation award?

In 2024, Dil Se Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $522K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dil Se Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dil Se Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.