Raman and Lakshmi Foundation
Raman and Lakshmi Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Raman and Lakshmi Foundation at a glance
In short: Raman and Lakshmi Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,477
- -94.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,477
- -75.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,477
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Raman and Lakshmi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Hindu Temple Society ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Raman and Lakshmi Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $91K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hindu Temple Society Flushing, NY | Charity | $5,477 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,150 | $5,627 | $5,477 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $3,477 | $-25,344 | $91,295 | $91,014 | 4 | $1,244 |
| 2021 | $119,986 | $6,364 | $48,664 | $48,514 | 3 | $6,214 |
| 2020 | $162,330 | $-1,288 | $40,006 | $39,826 | 4 | $6,968 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Raman and Lakshmi Foundation is led by Lakshmi Sundararaman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lakshmi Sundararaman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sri Sundararaman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Raman and Lakshmi Foundation
How much does Raman and Lakshmi Foundation give each year?
Raman and Lakshmi Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $91K across 4 grants.
Where does Raman and Lakshmi Foundation operate?
Raman and Lakshmi Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Raman and Lakshmi Foundation's EIN?
Raman and Lakshmi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3243819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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