India Foundation
India Foundation is a private foundation based in East Lansing, Michigan. Its reported 2025 grants went to organizations addressing humanitarian and religious purposes, as well as peace and justice.
India Foundation at a glance
In short: India Foundation gave $17K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,500
- -98.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,179
- -97.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to India Foundation
- Review Cycle
- April 30 and August 31.
- Deadline
- April 30 and August 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Ted Simmons
Mailing address: 1140 Abbot Road 721, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 351-5508
Website: https://indiagivesfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who India Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fair Food Network ($4K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 65 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 18% to New York, and 6% each to Virginia, Illinois, and North Carolina. The listed grants also included a $500 award to Save the Children in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is India Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $923K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Food Network Detroit, MI | Humanitarian | $3,500 |
| South Asian Council for Social Services Flushing, NY | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Loaves & Fishes Lansing, MI | Religious | $2,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| CIA Officers Memorial Foundation Herndon, VA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Herioc Hearts Wheaton, IL | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Human Kindness Foundation Durham, NC | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Mothers Trust Ganges, MI | Religious | $500 |
| City Rescue Mission of Lansing Lansing, MI | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Humanitarian | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $16,890 | $16,500 | 14 | $16,810 | — |
| 2024 | $16,890 | $12,181 | $987,422 | $923,000 | 17 | $964,393 | $23,831 |
| 2023 | $1,039,619 | $20,466 | $142,334 | $35,900 | 11 | $53,921 | $56,867 |
| 2022 | $1,158,020 | $28,638 | $162,037 | $53,250 | 12 | $74,076 | $60,776 |
| 2021 | $1,275,922 | $54,136 | $149,558 | $40,121 | 11 | $58,122 | $69,340 |
| 2020 | $1,434,611 | $66,414 | $155,908 | $41,070 | 11 | — | $75,242 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The India Gives Foundation website says its vision is to overcome disparities in education so every child has an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. It also describes a goal of providing education, health, and empowerment to citizens. The website lists initiatives in education, health care, livelihood training, women’s empowerment, and assistance for people with disabilities.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Fair Food Network describes its work as growing community health, wealth, and resilience through food. South Asian Council for Social Services says it works to integrate South Asians and other underserved communities into New York City’s civic and economic life through access to resources and opportunities. Loaves & Fishes describes providing food and other assistance as an expression of Christian love and generosity. Michigan State University says its work includes helping students obtain college scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $16,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $3,500, with a median grant of $750. The largest awards were $3,500 to Fair Food Network, $2,500 to South Asian Council for Social Services, and $2,000 each to Loaves & Fishes and Michigan State University. Other grants included $1,000 to CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, Human Kindness Foundation, and Herioc Hearts.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Ted Simmons with a short letter detailing the project and says, “NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!” Awards are restricted to organizations described under section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or meeting section 53.4942(a)-3(a)(b).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ted Simmons as president, Daniel J Warmels as treasurer, and Shyam Koul as secretary.
India Foundation is led by Ted Simmons, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ted Simmons
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Warmels
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shyam Koul
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Devesh Poddar (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mayurika Poddar (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shrikumar Poddar (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about India Foundation
How much does India Foundation give each year?
India Foundation gave $17K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $923K across 17 grants.
What is India Foundation's typical grant size?
India Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,179, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from India Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does India Foundation give grants?
India Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (4 grants) and East Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does India Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on India Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (9 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are India Foundation's largest grantees?
India Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fair Food Network ($3,500), South Asian Council for Social Services ($2,500) and Loaves & Fishes ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does India Foundation fund?
The India Gives Foundation website says its vision is to overcome disparities in education so every child has an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. It also describes a goal of providing education, health, and empowerment to citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from India Foundation?
India Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check indiagivesfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is India Foundation's EIN?
India Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7300230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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