Ankarsh
Invitation OnlyUnion City, California · EIN 82-1004854 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | Fremont, CA | Providing meals to children in india | $4,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | To support kidney disease research | $1,500 |
| Canine Cancer Alliance | Bellevue, WA | Donation for canine cancer research | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | To support colon cancer research | $1,000 |
| Empathy Fx International | San Jose, CA | Supporting education and healthcare in ghana communities | $1,000 |
| Tri-City Animal Shelter | Fremont, CA | Local animal shelter support | $500 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | Lung disease research | $38 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($1,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,538 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,950 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532779349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1004854
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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