Romita Shetty and Nasser Ahmad Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-1428517 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $13,500.
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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $78,000 |
| Developments in Literacy | Irvine, CA | Educational | $32,000 |
| Columbia SIPA | New York, NY | Educational | $30,000 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal | Farmington, CT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Iqra Fund | Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Women | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | New York, NY | Educational | $15,000 |
| Asian Cinevision Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Al Shifa Foundation | Princeton, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Auliya Council | Mahopac, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridge Golf Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care | Bridgehanpton, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Lawyers Guild | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| South Asian Youth Action | Elmhurst, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Smith Inc | Northampton, MA | Educational | $5,000 |
| I Care Fund America | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Khan Acadamy | Mountain View, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for All Pakistan | New York, NY | Educational | $4,000 |
| Asia Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Samburu Project | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Desai Foundation | Woburn, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Moms First | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| NaliniKIDS | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Squash Busters | Roxbury Crossing, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bogardus Plaza | New York, NY | Charitable | $0 |
| Hyderabad Foundation | Ashburn, VA | Charitable | $0 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $379,600 | 35 |
| 2023 | $317,100 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1428517
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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