The Deepak Raghavan
The Deepak Raghavan is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its filing describes support for education, animal conservation, and children’s healthcare, with an emphasis on local organizations in the Atlanta area as well as select organizations in India and animal conservation initiatives in Africa.
The Deepak Raghavan at a glance
In short: The Deepak Raghavan gave $803K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), top state Georgia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $803,150
- +68.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,271
- +51.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,137,566
- +15.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Deepak Raghavan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4279 Roswell Road Ne Ste 208-354, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: (678) 778-8485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deepak Raghavan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IIT Foundation ($284K). Together the top 10 received $668K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($90,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 77 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing describes its giving as primarily supporting organizations in the Atlanta area, with select support for organizations in India and animal conservation initiatives in Africa. In 2025, reported grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Georgia (38%), California (35%), and Massachusetts (19%), with smaller shares in Michigan (3%) and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Deepak Raghavan open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $61K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of 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 $270K (2021) to $803K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $803K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Foundation Castro Valley, CA | Education | $284,000 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Cambridge, MA | Education | $150,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $90,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Conservation | $74,650 |
| Fernbank Inc Atlanta, GA | Education | $40,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Chinmaya Education Foundation Inc Flint, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| Woodward Academy Atlanta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| Save the Golden Lion Tamarin Silver Spring, MD | Conservation | $17,500 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Atlanta, GA | General | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,137,566 | $2,083,091 | $887,582 | $803,150 | 19 | $805,200 | $757,436 | $713,308 |
| 2024 | $8,779,931 | $2,901,001 | $544,907 | $475,400 | 17 | $477,450 | $1,105,299 | $556,617 |
| 2023 | $6,439,148 | $1,222,452 | $459,856 | $422,300 | 13 | $422,300 | $719,401 | $412,053 |
| 2022 | $6,032,972 | $-534,429 | $469,492 | $435,802 | 14 | $435,802 | $71,666 | $402,378 |
| 2021 | $6,802,408 | $2,500,347 | $308,761 | $269,820 | 14 | $269,820 | $1,055,600 | $414,273 |
| 2020 | $5,671,652 | $1,108,851 | $324,910 | $298,973 | 10 | — | $41,565 | $279,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deepak Raghavan reported a distributable amount of $713K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support philanthropic initiatives focused on education, animal conservation, and children’s healthcare. Its 2025 grants included support for education, conservation, and healthcare, as well as a grant designated for general purposes.
Grantees represent a range of organizations. For example, the Georgia State University Foundation says it supports the university through gift stewardship and other activities for its advancement. Fernbank describes its work as inspiring lifelong learning in natural history and encouraging appreciation of the planet and its inhabitants. Woodward Academy says it provides college-preparatory education from pre-K through grade 12, while Oglethorpe University describes its focus as teaching excellence in an inclusive learning environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $803,150. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $284,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $284,000 to IIT Foundation for education; $150,000 to Smithsonian Astrophysical for education; $90,000 to Georgia State University Foundation for a presidential scholarship; $74,650 to Zoo Atlanta for conservation; and $40,000 to Fernbank for education. Other grants included $25,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for healthcare, $25,000 to Chinmaya Education Foundation for education, and $17,500 to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin for conservation.
The grantee descriptions show additional kinds of organizations supported. Chinmaya Education Foundation says it funds educational institutions and organizations that integrate ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary education systems. Save the Golden Lion Tamarin says it supports conservation of the endangered golden lion tamarin and biodiversity in Brazil’s Atlantic Coastal Forest. Sri Ahobila Muth describes its work as a charitable religious organization that raises funds for religious educational institutions, temples, and feeding and educating poor people in India.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deepak Raghavan, Priya Deepak, Anjan Deepak, and Aditi Deepak as trustees. The filing states that Raghavan, his wife Priya, and their children, who serve as trustees, actively guide the foundation’s giving strategy.
The Deepak Raghavan's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aditi Deepak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anjan Deepak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepak Raghavan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Deepak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Deepak Raghavan
How much does The Deepak Raghavan give each year?
The Deepak Raghavan gave $803K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $475K across 17 grants.
What is The Deepak Raghavan's typical grant size?
The Deepak Raghavan's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $42,271, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deepak Raghavan that year got $61K on average.
Where does The Deepak Raghavan give grants?
The Deepak Raghavan's top state is Georgia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants).
Does The Deepak Raghavan give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Deepak Raghavan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants).
Who are The Deepak Raghavan's largest grantees?
The Deepak Raghavan's largest 2025 grantees include IIT Foundation ($284,000), Smithsonian Astrophysical ($150,000) and Zoo Atlanta ($74,650), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($90,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Deepak Raghavan?
The Deepak Raghavan reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $805K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $713K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deepak Raghavan fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support philanthropic initiatives focused on education, animal conservation, and children’s healthcare. Its 2025 grants included support for education, conservation, and healthcare, as well as a grant designated for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deepak Raghavan?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Deepak Raghavan's EIN?
The Deepak Raghavan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2637116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Deepak Raghavan 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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