Vanguri Foundation of America
MISSION STATEMENT * To create a literary forum to encourage creative literary activity recognize authors and publish their work to organize literary symposiums and to foster exchange of ideas. * To promote performing arts classical music music creation drama and to create a forum for conferences for exchange of ideas in similar activities. * To provide scholarships to deserving students in various educational institutions. * To assist in improving infrastructure facilities at educational institutions. * To provide all the services as a non-profit organization subject to all governmental regulations. * To provide assistance for humanitarian and charitable projects around the world. * To provide support for education food study material uniform surgical corrections & medicines for poor physically disadvantaged children.
Vanguri Foundation of America at a glance
In short: Vanguri Foundation of America reported $347K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $347,408 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +3374.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $23,783
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $390,109
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $387,330
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vanguri Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $373K (2022). In 2024 it reported $347K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Telugu Association Plainfield, NJ | General grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,783 | $390,109 | $387,330 | $347,408 | Total only |
| 2023 | $21,004 | $265,120 | $287,776 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $43,660 | $399,832 | $411,003 | $372,913 | Total only |
| 2021 | $54,831 | $304,227 | $287,702 | $257,014 | Total only |
| 2020 | $38,306 | $251,399 | $235,429 | $212,121 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Vanguri Foundation of America
Based on IRS filings
Vanguri Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Sugar Land, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $347K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vanguri Foundation of America is led by Raju Vanguri, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raju Vanguri
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
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 Vanguri Foundation of America
How much does Vanguri Foundation of America give each year?
Vanguri Foundation of America reported $347K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Vanguri Foundation of America?
Vanguri Foundation of America reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
What is Vanguri Foundation of America?
Vanguri Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Sugar Land, TX. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vanguri Foundation of America operate?
Vanguri Foundation of America has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Vanguri Foundation of America's EIN?
Vanguri Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0444238. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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