Vinay and Suman Das Foundation
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Valparaiso, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K.
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation at a glance
In short: Vinay and Suman Das Foundation gave $70K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $70K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $70,187
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $70,187
- Median grant
- $70,187
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Vinay and Suman Das Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Valparaiso University ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Vinay and Suman Das Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 190% 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $70K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | Donation to University General Purpose | $70,187 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,200 | $70,187 | $70,187 | 1 | — | — | $630 |
| 2021 | $109,382 | $13,039 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $5,168 | $5,267 |
| 2020 | $106,343 | $25,009 | — | — | — | — | $9 | $4,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vinay and Suman Das Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation is led by Suman Das, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Suman Das
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Vinay and Suman Das Foundation
How much does Vinay and Suman Das Foundation give each year?
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation gave $70K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Vinay and Suman Das Foundation?
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Valparaiso, IN.
Where does Vinay and Suman Das Foundation operate?
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
How much is Vinay and Suman Das Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Vinay and Suman Das Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vinay and Suman Das Foundation's EIN?
Vinay and Suman Das Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5367036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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