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Vanguri Foundation of America

EIN 76-0444238 · Sugar Land, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION STATEMENT * To create a literary forum to encourage creative literary activity recognize authors and publish their work to organize literary symposiums and to foster exchange of ideas. * To promote performing arts classical music music creation drama and to create a forum for conferences for exchange of ideas in similar activities. * To provide scholarships to deserving students in various educational institutions. * To assist in improving infrastructure facilities at educational institutions. * To provide all the services as a non-profit organization subject to all governmental regulations. * To provide assistance for humanitarian and charitable projects around the world. * To provide support for education food study material uniform surgical corrections & medicines for poor physically disadvantaged children.

Income
$390,109
Spending
$387,330
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (9)
  1. $55,045 spent. During the tax year grants were awarded to provide assistance to Rushipeetham Educational Trust based in Hyderabad India. The support offered aimed to enhance educational opportunities resources and facilities for the beneficiaries served by the trust. The grants contributed to fostering academic growth skill development and overall well-being of individuals within the community.
  2. $46,000 spent. Our organization provided grants to Jawaharlal Technological University to support infrastructure improvements on their campus. These grants were aimed at enhancing the facilities available to students and faculty creating a more conducive environment for learning and research. By investing in the universitys infrastructure we aimed to contribute to the overall development and success of the institution ultimately benefiting the entire academic community.
  3. $129,429 spent. The Vegesna Foundation a government-approved non-profit in Hyderabad India established in 1988 focuses on providing grants for the comprehensive rehabilitation of impoverished destitute and physically challenged children. These grants aim to address the diverse needs of these vulnerable children including medical treatments educational support vocational training and other essential services. By supporting the complete rehabilitation of these children the Vegesna Foundation plays a crucial role in improving their quality of life and creating a more inclusive and supportive community for them.
  4. $28,901 spent. Vamsee Arts and Educational Trust student scholarships
  5. $14,687 spent. Keertana Arts Academy Music workshop support.
  6. $23,118 spent. Bhagavatula Charitable Trust Educational support for poor students..
  7. $18,921 spent. Andhra Kala Vedika Doha Support for 9th World Telugu Literary Symposium
  8. $21,307 spent. General Support to New Jersey Telugu Association
  9. $10,000 spent. Charity Support to Katy Community for educational scholarships of poor students

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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