DASRA

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
05-0574837
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Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
05-0574837

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Est.

2003

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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DASRA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, California, and Illinois, with a total of $613K in grants paid to 22 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with DASRA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

DASRA, INC. (DASRA) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. ITS MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY AMONG U.S.BASED INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF INDIA'S DEVELOPMENT, AND TO HELP INDIAN NGOS SCALE THEIR IMPACT.
Total Funding Given

$613K

2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
23%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$61K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Deval Sanghavi
Board Member
B
Boris Siperstein
Board Member
A
Arpan Sheth
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DASRA?
No. DASRA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DASRA give?
DASRA primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DASRA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DASRA fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $61 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DASRA make each year?
In 2024, DASRA awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $613 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DASRA fund recently?
In 2024, DASRA awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include EDUCATE GIRLS GLOBALLY, EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION, and EDUCATE GIRLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DASRA?
DASRA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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