RK and LRS Foundation Inc
RK and LRS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $36,600 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in veterans’ housing, aid for women and children, humanitarian relief, housing, health care, and education.
RK and LRS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: RK and LRS Foundation Inc gave $37K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,600
- +52.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,327
- +52.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,709,608
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RK and LRS Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7026 Groton Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 544-2772
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RK and LRS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homes for Our Troops ($8K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (38%), New York (34%), Georgia (12%), New Jersey (12%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RK and LRS Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $38K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | To support housing for Veterans | $7,500 |
| Desai Foundation Woburn, MA | To Support Aid for women and children | $6,500 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Princeton in Africa Princeton, NJ | To Support Development of young children | $1,850 |
| Saint Peters Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | To Support Healthcare system | $1,500 |
| Durga Temple Princeton, NJ | To Provide Support for the community | $1,000 |
| Asha for Education Walnut, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,709,608 | $286,257 | $71,877 | $36,600 | 11 | — |
| 2023 | $1,660,485 | $189,075 | $57,577 | $24,030 | 11 | $24,309 |
| 2022 | $1,363,730 | $225,927 | $54,908 | $19,634 | 11 | $200 |
| 2021 | $1,202,711 | $395,502 | $48,966 | $38,192 | 14 | $758 |
| 2020 | $846,175 | $217,738 | $36,448 | $35,442 | 11 | $7,541 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans; the Desai Foundation says it empowers women and children through community programs; and Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and promote decent shelter. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve education for children in India, connections between emerging leaders and African organizations, and support for Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $36,600. Grants ranged from $250 to $7,500, with a median of $3,500. The largest grants were $7,500 to Homes for Our Troops for housing for veterans, $6,500 to the Desai Foundation to support aid for women and children, $5,000 to UNICEF for general support, $4,500 to Habitat for Humanity for general support, and $4,000 to Doctors Without Borders for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sudhir Shah as trustee.
RK and LRS Foundation Inc is led by Sudhir Shah, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sudhir Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3, to Sudhir Shah (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about RK and LRS Foundation Inc
How much does RK and LRS Foundation Inc give each year?
RK and LRS Foundation Inc gave $37K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $24K across 11 grants.
What is RK and LRS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
RK and LRS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,327, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from RK and LRS Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does RK and LRS Foundation Inc give grants?
RK and LRS Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does RK and LRS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of RK and LRS Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are RK and LRS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
RK and LRS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Homes for Our Troops ($7,500), Desai Foundation ($6,500) and UNICEF ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RK and LRS Foundation Inc?
RK and LRS Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $286K.
What does RK and LRS Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RK and LRS Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 RK and LRS Foundation Inc's EIN?
RK and LRS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1257411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RK and LRS Foundation Inc 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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