Vaishnava Charitable Foundation
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Alachua, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Florida and other states, including organizations whose work ranges from Krishna Consciousness-related media to youth leadership, environmental protection, and community services.
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Vaishnava Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,122
- +109.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,135
- +109.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40
- Total assets
- $727,484
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Vaishnava Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 576 Turkey Crk, Alachua, FL 32615
Phone: (301) 758-3677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vaishnava Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ecology of the Heart ($14K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 11% to recipients in California. Smaller shares went to recipients in New Hampshire and New York, and the filing also lists Nebraska at 0%. The foundation is based in Alachua, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vaishnava Charitable Foundation gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $13K (2020) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology of the Heart Alachua, FL | Donation to further mission of organization. | $14,143 |
| Inner Voice Productions Inc Alachua, FL | Donation to further mission of organization | $10,001 |
| Iskcon of Alachua Alachua, FL | Donation to further mission of organization | $8,632 |
| Iskon of Silicon Valley Mountain View, CA | Donation to further mission of organization | $4,251 |
| Protection of Children Inc Alachua, FL | Donation to further mission of organization. | $2,590 |
| Sattva Jivanam Inc Alachua, FL | Charitable Donations | $1,301 |
| Temple of Vicenza of the Italian North Venice, FL | Charitable Donations | $613 |
| Use Motion San Francisco, CA | Charitable Donations | $288 |
| Friends Forever Durham, NH | Charitable Donations | $251 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Donation to further mission of organization | $117 |
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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 | $727,484 | $70,496 | $94,278 | $43,122 | 38 | $77,056 | $9,839 | — |
| 2024 | $748,113 | $64,739 | $90,703 | $20,585 | 38 | $20,585 | $9,738 | — |
| 2023 | $731,151 | $54,814 | $75,684 | $14,601 | 26 | $14,912 | $17,458 | — |
| 2022 | $752,632 | $322,853 | $72,007 | — | — | — | $2,075 | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $540,048 | $102,544 | $48,988 | — | — | — | $389 | $973 |
| 2020 | $482,530 | $151,317 | $59,319 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $336 | $832 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Inner Voice Productions, which received $10,001 in 2025, says it produces and promotes print and multimedia works intended to further the mission of ISKCON founder-acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Friends Forever, which received $251, describes its work as developing youth leadership in communities around the globe. Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on environmental protection, guide dogs for people with vision loss, and service in Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $43,122. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $14,143, with a median grant of $40. Its largest grants were $14,143 to Ecology of the Heart, $10,001 to Inner Voice Productions, and $8,632 to Iskcon of Alachua. Each was described as a donation to further the recipient’s mission. Other grants included $4,251 to Iskon of Silicon Valley and $2,590 to Protection of Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandeep Mody as Director / Pres, Amrita Mody as Director / Sec, and Anila Mody as Director.
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation is led by Sandeep V. Mody, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandeep V. Mody
Director & President
President → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amrita Mody
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anila V. Mody
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Vaishnava Charitable Foundation
How much does Vaishnava Charitable Foundation give each year?
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 38 grants.
What is Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40, and its average grant was $1,135, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vaishnava Charitable Foundation give grants?
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alachua, FL (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Boys Town, NE (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Vaishnava Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to further mission of organization" (21 grants) and "Charitable Donations" (17 grants).
Who are Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ecology of the Heart ($14,143), Inner Voice Productions Inc ($10,001) and Iskcon of Alachua ($8,632), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vaishnava Charitable Foundation?
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation reported $727K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What does Vaishnava Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Inner Voice Productions, which received $10,001 in 2025, says it produces and promotes print and multimedia works intended to further the mission of ISKCON founder-acharya A.C. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vaishnava Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Vaishnava Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4427801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Vaishnava Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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