The Prasad Project Inc
The mission of the Prasad Project inc is to help improve the quality of life and offer oportunities for self-reliance by working in partnership with people in need and their communities.
The Prasad Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Prasad Project Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,946,017
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Prasad Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prasad Children's Dental Health Program Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Prasad Project Inc gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $115K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prasad Children's Dental Health Program Inc Ferndale, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,946,017 | $1,492,136 | $821,671 | $10,000 | 1 | $136,019 |
| 2023 | $3,887,557 | $986,267 | $646,546 | — | — | $96,059 |
| 2022 | $3,428,671 | $709,018 | $631,610 | $65,000 | 1 | $42,813 |
| 2021 | $3,540,450 | $1,282,722 | $980,671 | $115,000 | 2 | $120,270 |
| 2020 | $3,171,503 | $883,504 | $667,065 | $60,000 | 2 | $116,680 |
About The Prasad Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Prasad Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Ferndale, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $136K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Prasad Project Inc is led by Maria Escarra, Assistant Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Escarra
Assistant Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Vivek Panchapakesan
Chair & Trustee
Co-Chair & Trustee → Chair & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Royce
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2022
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriette Cole
Trustee & Secretary
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jyotika Patel
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Trustee & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Karula
Trustee
Co-Chair & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Hindes To June (2021) — Assistant Treasurer & Finance Director
- Former: Linda Hindes (2020) — Assistant Treasurer & Finance Director
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 $82K, to Maria Escarra (Assistant Secretary/Exec. Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Prasad Project Inc
How much does The Prasad Project Inc give each year?
The Prasad Project Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is The Prasad Project Inc?
The Prasad Project Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is The Prasad Project Inc?
The Prasad Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Ferndale, NY. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Prasad Project Inc operate?
The Prasad Project Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is The Prasad Project Inc's EIN?
The Prasad Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1751086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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