Vedic Connections International
Vedic Connections International is established to function as a charitable organization to preserve and further Vedic knowledge, traditions and teachings as practiced and taught in ancient India. Vedic Connections International propagate the awareness of Vedic tradition and teachings among public by conducting programs, conferences, seminars, lectu
Vedic Connections International at a glance
In short: Vedic Connections International gave $3K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $850), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,550
- -99.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $850
- -99.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $557,864
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vedic Connections International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iskcon of Queens ($2K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vedic Connections International gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iskcon of Queens Saugerties, NY | — | $2,000 |
| Iskcon Chicago Chicago, IL | — | $300 |
| Iskcon Naperville Naperville, IL | — | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $557,864 | $430,447 | $331,445 | $2,550 | 3 | $1,441 |
| 2024 | $431,901 | $512,807 | $1,568,002 | $1,028,565 | 3 | $18,506 |
| 2023 | $1,429,098 | $1,677,095 | $855,555 | $19,386 | 2 | $5,317 |
| 2022 | $472,915 | $408,843 | $242,187 | $12,500 | 1 | $4,230 |
| 2021 | $418,964 | $419,172 | $208 | — | — | — |
About Vedic Connections International
Based on IRS filings
Vedic Connections International is a public charity, based in Redmond, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $558K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vedic Connections International is led by Naresh Bhatt, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Naresh Bhatt
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anjan Chakraborty
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Navneet Gupta
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Saravanan Thulasingam (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Vedic Connections International
How much does Vedic Connections International give each year?
Vedic Connections International gave $3K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 3 grants.
What is Vedic Connections International's typical grant size?
Vedic Connections International's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $850, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vedic Connections International give grants?
Vedic Connections International gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (22%).
How large is Vedic Connections International?
Vedic Connections International reported $558K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $430K.
What is Vedic Connections International's EIN?
Vedic Connections International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1840558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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