Friends for Education focuses on providing education and basic needs worldwide in the areas of holistic education, organic farming, traditional arts and music, Vedic books, youth shelters, etc.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24K
-70.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$52K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$52K
About Friends for Education
Based on IRS filings
Friends for Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PROSPER, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,141 | $81,417 | $80,683 |
| Revenue | $249,576 | $237,606 | $93,647 |
| Expenses | $307,306 | $236,868 | $93,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Krishna Life Monastery ($52,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Life Monastery Atlanta, GA | To support Brahmacari education | $52,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Yerramsetti | President | 20 | — |
| Saravanan Kanaiah | Director | 10 | — |
| Sanjay Goel | Director | 10 | — |
| Sunil Sommana | Director | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends for Education?
Friends for Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PROSPER, TX. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends for Education?
As of 2024, Friends for Education holds $24K in total assets with $250K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $52K in 2024.
Where does Friends for Education operate?
Friends for Education has awarded grants in Georgia.
What size grants does Friends for Education award?
In 2024, Friends for Education awarded 1 grants totaling $52K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends for Education's EIN?
Friends for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1913707. 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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