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Raju Vegesna Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN JOSE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Bdo Usa Pc. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have decreased from $8.1M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in India, Visakhapatnam and rural communities. According to available records, Raju Vegesna Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $162K. Annual giving has decreased from $323K in 2020 to $170K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $275K, with an average award of $147K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Kentucky, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Raju Vegesna Foundation is a US-based private foundation (San Jose, CA) that funds charitable operations focused on underserved communities in India, primarily in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). The foundation's operational work is implemented through the Indian Raju Vegesna Foundation, headquartered at the Raju Vegesna Building in Waltair Uplands, Visakhapatnam.
The foundation was established by Raju Vegesna, a prominent Indian-American entrepreneur (founder of Zoho Corporation), and guided by the principles of Shram (hard work), Shiksha (education), and Seva (selfless service). The mission centers on three pillars: education access, clean water provision, and public health improvement.
The US private foundation (EIN 061694446) functions primarily as a donor vehicle channeling funds from US-based donors to Indian charitable operations. Given this structure, the foundation does not typically accept unsolicited proposals from US-based nonprofits — its grantmaking is directed to the Indian charitable entity and specific projects the family has identified.
The US entity shows assets of approximately $2.7 million (2023: $2.6M, 2022: $2.8M, 2021: $3.1M). The declining asset trend suggests active deployment of funds into Indian operations.
Key programs funded: - Education: Scholarships for school and university students, book grants, academic achievement incentives - Health: Grants to health institutions, eye camps and health camps in schools, medicines for rural poor - Clean Water: Safe drinking water infrastructure for rural communities in Visakhapatnam region - Women's Empowerment: Initiatives addressing gender inequality, women's health and economic empowerment - Sports/Elderly: Community sports tournaments and elder care programs
The foundation's philosophy emphasizes "scalable and sustainable solutions" and community participation in all initiatives. Total grantmaking scale not publicly disclosed.
The Raju Vegesna Foundation occupies a specific niche among Indian-American diaspora philanthropy foundations: - Larger than typical individual diaspora giving vehicles but smaller than major foundations like the American India Foundation (AIF) - Similar in structure to other family foundations where US legal entity funds Indian operations (Infosys Foundation USA, HCL Foundation, etc.) - The founder's connection to Zoho Corporation positions this foundation within the South Indian tech diaspora philanthropic ecosystem - Unique focus on Visakhapatnam specifically (compared to many diaspora foundations that fund pan-India)
The foundation's active program portfolio, dedicated website, and volunteer infrastructure distinguish it from simpler passthrough vehicles.
The foundation's website (rajuvegesnafoundation.org) is active and detailed, showcasing ongoing programs in Visakhapatnam. The Indian operations include health camps, eye camps, women's empowerment workshops, sports tournaments, and scholarship distributions.
The website mentions a contact at rajesh@rajuvegesnafoundation.org and phone 0891-2553267 (India). Leadership includes Executive Members Bala Saraswathi Vegesna, Srivani, and Ramanand.
US assets have declined from $3.1M (2021) to $2.7M (2023), suggesting active deployment. ProPublica does not show grant distribution data from the US entity, consistent with internal/related-entity transfers rather than arms-length US grantmaking.
1. This foundation does not fund US-based organizations. The Raju Vegesna Foundation's charitable mission is entirely focused on communities in Visakhapatnam, India. US nonprofits should not apply.
2. India-focused organizations may find a partner, not a grantee relationship. Organizations working on education, health, clean water, or women's empowerment in Andhra Pradesh (India) could explore partnership or collaboration — but this is not a conventional grant application process.
3. Contact through Indian operations. For organizations with relevant Indian program connections: rajesh@rajuvegesnafoundation.org or 0891-2553267 (India). The US foundation has no separate contact information listed.
4. Diaspora philanthropy context. Founded by Raju Vegesna (Zoho Corporation founder), this foundation is embedded in the South Indian tech diaspora community. Organizations seeking to connect with diaspora philanthropists in this network should engage through Indian-American professional and philanthropic networks rather than cold outreach.
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Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$37K
Average Grant
$108K
Largest Grant
$275K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Scholarships for school and university students, grants for books, incentives for best students across all communities
Aid and grants to health institutions, eye and health camps in schools, medicines to rural poor
Safe drinking water initiatives for communities in need
Initiatives addressing gender inequality, health, education and economic conditions for women and girls
Sports tournaments and support for elderly community members
The US entity shows assets of approximately $2.7 million (2023: $2.6M, 2022: $2.8M, 2021: $3.1M). The declining asset trend suggests active deployment of funds into Indian operations. Key programs funded: - Education: Scholarships for school and university students, book grants, academic achievement incentives - Health: Grants to health institutions, eye camps and health camps in schools, medicines for rural poor - Clean Water: Safe drinking water infrastructure for rural communities in Visakhap.
Raju Vegesna Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $162K, with an average of $147K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $275K.
The Raju Vegesna Foundation is a US-based private foundation (San Jose, CA) that funds charitable operations focused on underserved communities in India, primarily in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). The foundation's operational work is implemented through the Indian Raju Vegesna Foundation, headquartered at the Raju Vegesna Building in Waltair Uplands, Visakhapatnam. The foundation was established by Raju Vegesna, a prominent Indian-American entrepreneur (founder of Zoho Corporation), and guided.
Raju Vegesna Foundation is headquartered in SAN JOSE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatakoti Raju Vegesna | director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$147K
Median Grant
$162K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$275K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Fdn For ChildCHARITABLE | Palo Alto, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| LaiccCHARITABLE | Louisville, KY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Kshatriyas Association Of North AmericaCHARITABLE | Southampton, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Harker SchoolCHARITABLE | San Jose, CA | $275K | 2022 |
| Siddhi Vinayaka Cultural Center IncCHARITABLE | Fremont, CA | $162K | 2022 |
| The Asia SocietyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
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