Dasra
Houston, Texas · EIN 050574837 · Private foundation
Dasra is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.1M in grants paid and $4.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 17 individual grants from this funder — $1.5M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Dasra funds
Dasra's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, education, health care, youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities, rural communities, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower - the Emerging Markets Foundation GRANT TO SUPPORT YOUTH, ESPECIALLY GIRLS, IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT, LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (SRH) | New York, NY | $275K | 2024 |
| Educate Girls (us) TO SUPPORT EDUCATE GIRLS (US) IN INDIA | Fremont, CA | $200K | 2018 |
| Swataleem USA Corporation GRANT TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSE OF SCALING THEIR IMPACTFUL WORK IN TRANSFORMING EDUCATION FOR MARGINALIZED ADOLESCENT GIRLS. | Bryan, TX | $150K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Dasra
Dasra's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at dasraus.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Dasra
- Does Dasra accept grant applications?
- Dasra's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Dasra fund?
- Dasra's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Empower - the Emerging Markets Foundation, Educate Girls (us), Swataleem USA Corporation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Dasra give in grants?
- Dasra reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 17 grants.
- Where is Dasra located?
- Dasra is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 050574837.
- How can I find foundations similar to Dasra?
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