Mesarg Educational Trust
Historical FunderDanbury, Connecticut · EIN 65-1185169 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DR ANAND GOKHALE |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 DOGWOOD PARK N, DANBURY CT 06811 |
| Phone | 2037441224 |
| Form and materials | PLAIN PAPER |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daws | Danbury, CT | Support | $10,000 |
| Animals in Distress | Coopersburg, PA | Support | $6,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Support | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Church | Danbury, CT | Support | $1,500 |
| Dorothy Day Hospitality | Danbury, CT | Sup | $500 |
| Animal Legal Defense League | Washington, DC | Suppor | $400 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | Support | $400 |
| World Wild Life Fund | Washington, DC | Support | $300 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support | $100 |
| Wild Life in Crisis | Weston, CT | Support | $0 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($3,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,700 | 14 |
| 2024 | $23,210 | 8 |
| 2023 | $23,001 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632249349100623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-1185169
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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