The Raju Vegesna Foundation
The Raju Vegesna Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $90K.
The Raju Vegesna Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,716,958
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $116,721
- +135.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,589
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $28,810
- -86.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Raju Vegesna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 14 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Raju Vegesna Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $170K (2023) to $637K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Fdn for Child Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Laicc Louisville, KY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Kshatriyas Association of North America Southampton, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,716,958 | $116,721 | $28,810 | — | — | $1,589 | $89,500 | $130,156 |
| 2023 | $2,619,226 | $49,620 | $206,204 | $170,000 | 3 | $172,894 | $66,571 | $129,325 |
| 2022 | $2,826,596 | $360,071 | $669,591 | $636,822 | 3 | $640,268 | $387,465 | $844,116 |
| 2021 | $3,074,345 | $197,574 | $581,747 | $541,500 | 5 | $545,004 | $160,831 | $126,324 |
| 2020 | $3,392,124 | $15,100 | $354,166 | $323,000 | 3 | — | $33,235 | $131,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raju Vegesna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Raju Vegesna Foundation is led by Anatakoti Raju Vegesna, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anatakoti Raju Vegesna
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Raju Vegesna Foundation
How large is The Raju Vegesna Foundation?
The Raju Vegesna Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Raju Vegesna Foundation operate?
The Raju Vegesna Foundation has awarded grants in California, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Raju Vegesna Foundation's EIN?
The Raju Vegesna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1694446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Raju Vegesna Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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