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
14
-44.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+59.2% YoY
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
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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