Jasoda Foundation
Jasoda Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in Illinois, Michigan, Utah, and Washington, DC.
Jasoda Foundation at a glance
In short: Jasoda Foundation gave $50K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,950
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,541
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,200
- Total assets
- $11,583
- +487.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jasoda Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1864 Oak Forest Drive E, Troy, MI 48085
Phone: (248) 881-0067
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jasoda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hand in Hand USA ($15K). Together the top 8 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (53%), Michigan (27%), Utah (12%), and Washington, DC (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand USA Oak Brook, IL | Charity | $15,000 |
| Temple of Harmony Joliet, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Our Biswas Lansing, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ours Biswas Lansing, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Charity Vision International Provo, UT | Charity | $5,000 |
| Seeds Washington, DC | Charity | $4,200 |
| Whaley Children Center Flint, MI | Charity | $3,000 |
| Temple of Harmony Joliet, IL | Charity | $1,000 |
| Charity Vision International Provo, UT | Charity | $1,000 |
| TEH Odisha Society of Americas Ann Arbor, MI | Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,583 | $60,000 | $50,389 | $49,950 | 11 | $49,950 |
| 2024 | $1,972 | $46,000 | $44,000 | $44,000 | 8 | $44,000 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants are listed with the purpose “CHARITY.” One recipient, Hand in Hand USA, describes itself as a U.S.-based humanitarian nonprofit that works with Prajnana Mission and Hand in Hand Europe to support humanitarian projects in rural India and around the world. That mission describes Hand in Hand USA, not the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $49,950. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $4,200.
Among the reported grants were $15,000 to Hand in Hand USA; $10,000 and two additional grants of $1,000 and $250 to Temple of Harmony; $5,000 each to Our Biswas, Ours Biswas, and Charity Vision International; $4,200 to SEEDS; $3,000 to Whaley Children Center; and $500 to Teh Odisha Society of Americas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Akshaya Ray as trustee.
Jasoda Foundation is led by Akshaya Ray, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Akshaya Ray
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Jasoda Foundation
How much does Jasoda Foundation give each year?
Jasoda Foundation gave $50K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 8 grants.
What is Jasoda Foundation's typical grant size?
Jasoda Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,200, and its average grant was $4,541, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jasoda Foundation give grants?
Jasoda Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (27%) and Utah (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Joliet, IL (3 grants), Lansing, MI (2 grants) and Provo, UT (2 grants).
Does Jasoda Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Jasoda Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are Jasoda Foundation's largest grantees?
Jasoda Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hand in Hand USA ($15,000), Temple of Harmony ($11,250 across 3 grants) and Charity Vision International ($6,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jasoda Foundation?
Jasoda Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does Jasoda Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants are listed with the purpose “CHARITY.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jasoda Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jasoda Foundation's EIN?
Jasoda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4764366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Jasoda Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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