Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation
The VIDYA & SANJAY RAMABHADRAN FOUNDATI is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting education, people in distress, students and faculty, civic leadership, cultural and religious practice, community services, media, and reproductive health care.
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation at a glance
In short: Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,597
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,460
- Median grant
- $799
- Total assets
- $119,254
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13718 Bayou Parkway Ct, Houston, TX 77077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pratham USA ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 27% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | Supporting Education | $5,000 |
| Udavum Karangal of USA Bedford, MA | Serving People in Distress | $4,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Support Students & Faculty | $2,000 |
| Texas Lyceum Houston, TX | Action Through Civil Discourse | $1,000 |
| Sewa International Houston, TX | Serving Global Humanity | $1,000 |
| Shri Meenakshi Tempe Pearland, TX | Promoting Cultural & Religious Pract | $597 |
| Leadership Houston Houston, TX | Empowering Leaders for Houston | $250 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Food & Health in Local Communities | $250 |
| Houston Public Media Houston, TX | Multi-Media Platform in S.E. Texas | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Houston, TX | Reproductive & Sexual Healthcare | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,254 | — | $14,597 | $14,597 | 10 | $14,597 | $6,225 |
| 2022 | $145,000 | $150,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, relief for people in distress, higher education, civic leadership, humanitarian service, cultural and religious practice, food and health, public media, and reproductive health care.
Among its grantees, Udavum Karangal of USA says it raises funds for charity projects in India serving people in distress, mainly orphans and destitute people. The Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. Sewa International describes its work as serving humanity in distress, aiding local communities, and promoting volunteerism. Leadership Houston says it develops civic leadership capacity among diverse community leaders, while Planned Parenthood describes its work as providing reproductive health services and evidence-based resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $14,597. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $798.
The largest awards included $5,000 to PRATHAM USA for supporting education, $4,000 to UDAVUM KARANGAL OF USA for serving people in distress, and $2,000 to the TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION to support students and faculty. Other listed awards included $1,000 to TEXAS LYCEUM, $1,000 to SEWA INTERNATIONAL, and $597 to SHRI MEENAKSHI TEMPE. The foundation also awarded $250 each to LEADERSHIP HOUSTON, HOUSTON FOOD BANK, HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists SANJAY RAMABHADRAN, VIDYA IYER, and VEDANTH RAMABHADRAN as directors.
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanjay Ramabhadran
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Vedanth Ramabhadran
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Vidya Iyer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation
How much does Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation give each year?
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's typical grant size?
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $799, and its average grant was $1,460, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation give grants?
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants).
Does Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's largest grantees?
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pratham USA ($5,000), Udavum Karangal of USA ($4,000) and Texas A&M Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation?
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation reported $119K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's EIN?
Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4385667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Vidya & Sanjay Ramabhadran Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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