Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation
EIN 823313027 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$295K
63 grants · $74K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
90%
deep partner · 18/20 multi-year
repeat
$2.3M
Assets (2023)
20
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
LAKSHMI SUNDARAM
Phone
(248) 765-0527
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
The Ram and Lakshmi Sundaram Foundation provides grants to organizations that satisfy the mission of the FoundationTo provide resources and support to improve the lives of culturally, socially and economically disadvantaged persons. The Foundation provides grants to organizations in the United States that have been determined by the IRS to be 501(c)(3) charities. Many organizations solicit the Foundation for grants. It is the responsibility of the Foundation to identify and determine those groups that effectively meet the mission of the Foundation. Contribution requests that will be considered by the Foundation include the following categories: Requests for funds for general operating support or program related supportRequests for sponsorship of functions or events in support of non-profit organizationsRequests for grants will be reviewed by the Foundation. All grant requests must be made in accordance with this policy. The Foundations award letter specifies the terms of the grant, inc
Restrictions
The following categories are ineligible for CRA charitable contributions: Political, labor, fraternal organizations or civic clubs Religious organizations for sectarian purposes National health organizations or advocacy groups representing a specific disease Travel events, including student trips and tours Scholarship or fellowship assistance for a specified individual Memorial Campaigns Dues for membership of any group or organization Requests for other special advertising requests or premium items
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $1.1M | $212K | N/A |
| 2020 | $52K | $1.7M | $264K | 13 |
| 2021 | $74K | $1.8M | $104K | 13 |
| 2022 | $84K | $0 | $138K | 18 |
| 2023 | $85K | $2.3M | $620K | 19 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 63 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (63 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Biswas | East Lansing, MI | $10,000 | NANO FINANCE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Karuna America | Pomona, CA | $10,000 | HEALTH & LITERACY | 2021 |
| Our Biswas | East Lansing, MI | $7,500 | NANO FINANCE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Karuna America | Pomona, CA | $7,500 | HEALTH & LITERACY | 2020 |
| Grameen America | New York, NY | $7,500 | LOAN FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES | 2021 |
| Women'S Business Development | Chicago, IL | $7,500 | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH - ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 2021 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | $7,500 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDBIRTH INJURIES PROMARILY OBSTETRIC FISTULA | 2021 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | $7,500 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDBIRTH INJURIES PROMARILY OBSTETRIC FISTULA | 2023 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | $7,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2023 |
| Grameen America | New York, NY | $7,500 | LOAN FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES | 2022 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | $7,500 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDBIRTH INJURIES PROMARILY OBSTETRIC FISTULA | 2022 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | $7,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2022 |
| Focus Hope | Detroit, MI | $6,000 | JOB TRAINING | 2023 |
| Accounting Aid Society | Detroit, MI | $5,000 | FINANCIAL LITERACY | 2020 |
| Grameen America | New York, NY | $5,000 | LOAN FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES | 2020 |
| Women'S Business Development | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH - ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 2020 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | $5,000 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDBIRTH INJURIES PROMARILY OBSTETRIC FISTULA | 2020 |
| Accounting Aid Society | Detroit, MI | $5,000 | FINANCIAL LITERACY | 2021 |
| Share and Care Foundation | Rochelle Park, NJ | $5,000 | SUPPORT AND EMPOWER WOMEN & CHILDREN IN RURAL INDIA | 2021 |
| Maternal Help Hope Fund | San Jose, CA | $5,000 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDBIRTH INJURIES PROMARILY OBSTETRIC FISTULA | 2021 |
| Friends of Aravind Inc | New York, NY | $5,000 | TREATMENT OF EYE DISEASES | 2021 |
| Accounting Aid Society | Detroit, MI | $5,000 | FINANCIAL LITERACY | 2023 |
| Our Biswas | East Lansing, MI | $5,000 | NANO FINANCE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Karuna America | Pomona, CA | $5,000 | HEALTH & LITERACY | 2023 |
| Share and Care Foundation | Rochelle Park, NJ | $5,000 | SUPPORT AND EMPOWER WOMEN & CHILDREN IN RURAL INDIA | 2023 |
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