Satya and Rao Remala Foundation
The Satya and Rao Remala Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1998 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The foundation manages over $20 million in assets and distributes nearly $1 million annually in grants. It was founded by Rao Remala, Microsoft's first Indian employee and 29th hire, and his wife Satya, drawing inspiration from Rao's humble beginnings in rural India and Satya's family tradition of community service.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.9M
+11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$987K
+5.0% YoY
Grant Count
65
-1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation works to break generational cycles of poverty by supporting educational opportunities and access to healthcare in India, Washington state, and beyond.
The foundation operates across three core funding areas:
Community Support
- Services for people experiencing homelessness
- Job training programs that build skills and stability
- Community service initiatives
- Support for underserved communities
Health
- Basic health services and preventative care
- Vaccine development
- Sanitation initiatives
- Cancer research
- Support for major institutions and grassroots health efforts
Education
- STEM programs
- University scholarships
- Educator development opportunities
- Programs addressing educational equity and access
Additional priority areas include environmental conservation in Washington State, early childhood development and youth programs, and support for women and immigrants, particularly South Asian communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 74 grants in 2023 to organizations including FareStart ($50,000), Tubman Center for Health and Freedom ($15,000), and Zeno ($11,248). Since 2014, the foundation has awarded 807 individual grants totaling $7,598,720, supporting 66 organizations in 2023 alone.
Grant Range
$60 to $500,000
Average Grant
amounts vary by program area
How to Apply
- Grant range: $60 to $500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Washington State (primary focus)
- India
- Select national organizations
- District of Columbia and California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $20.5 million
- Total Revenue: $1.53 million
- Total Expenses: $1.02 million
- Total Liabilities: $110
- Annual Giving: approximately $987,000–$939,953
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $22.88 million
- Total Giving: $987,111
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,878,793 | $20,459,574 | $20,016,223 |
| Revenue | $3,417,860 | $1,529,950 | $489,617 |
| Expenses | $1,092,109 | $1,015,774 | $1,113,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $998,874 | $956,262 | $1,023,004 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,826,448 | $890,209 | $300,062 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,188,140 | $1,035,090 | $1,000,303 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established by Rao Remala and his wife Satya. Family members mentioned in connection with the foundation's work include Srilata Remala and Srilakshmi Remala.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAO V REMALA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SATYA K REMALA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SRILAKSHMI REMALA | MANAGER | 2 | — |
| SRILATA REMALA | MANAGER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation supported an endowed chair at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, enabling crucial cancer research. Dr. McGarry Houghton, a lung cancer expert, received support through this initiative. The foundation continues to promote STEM education in both India and the United States through its grantmaking activities.
Lung cancer expert Dr. McGarry Houghton receives Satya and Rao ...Contact Information
- Address: 11808 Northup Way, Suite 240, Bellevue, WA 98005-1959
- Phone: (425) 462-8220
- Website: remalafoundation.org
- EIN: 91-6477106
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since April 2000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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