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    Foundation for World Education

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    Lowell, MAWebsite6475275353

    About Foundation for World Education

    The Foundation for World Education directs almost all of its giving to organizations connected with Auroville and its associated social/educational projects in India. Grants emphasize sustaining operations and educational programming for community schools and institutions, with occasional emergency relief (e.g., cyclone support). The foundation consistently funds the same handful of Auroville-linked recipients, indicating a focused, mission-driven relationship with that community.

    Focus Areas

    Auroville community development and institutional supportOperational and capacity support for Auroville schools (Kechla school)Educational programming and training within Auroville institutionsDisaster relief and emergency support for Auroville (cyclone response)

    Who They Fund

    school students (Aikiyam School and other Auroville schools, approx. 200 students)teachers and school staff (training workshop participants)postsecondary vocational trainee (midwife student)children and youth (kids clubs, ATB for Kids)

    About Foundation for World Education

    Foundation for World Education Inc centers much of its grantmaking on Auroville-linked education and community institutions, with repeated support for operating costs, training, and project work. Auroville Foundation received one of the largest recent grants, $36,499, for educational, training, and operations support. The foundation also backed Auroville Unity Fund with $25,641 for 2023 PCG projects paid out in 2024 and another $24,000 for Cyclone Fengal support, showing a mix of planned allocations and emergency response tied to the same community. Its giving also reaches associated institutions beyond Auroville itself, including Auro Mira Service Society and Sri Aurobindo Sadhana Peetham. Some grants are routed through donor-designated funds, while others support annual disbursals for education and community projects. The recent record shows a funder with a narrow institutional network and recurring relationships rather than a broad open portfolio.

    What Foundation for World Education Funds

    Education is a consistent thread. The foundation gave $18,647 to Auro Mira Service Society in Koraput as an annual disbursal from Sapru Kohl Fund to support the Kechla school, and another $17,817 to the same organization in Kechla for the same purpose. Teacher development appears as well: Sri Aurobindo Delhi Ashram received $7,190 for a seven-day workshop in Delhi to help teachers implement the new NEP policy. The foundation also supported subject-specific and creative learning projects, including $6,050 to SAA Delhi Branch - Educational for a science workshop and $6,000 to Sarvam Trust for a film on Sri Aurobindo's life. In North America, it backed midwife education through Midwives College of Utah and supported arts-and-body programming through grants to other recipients.

    How Foundation for World Education Gives

    Grant sizes cluster in the low thousands, with a typical range centered at $3,105 at the 25th percentile, $5,810 at the median, and $10,688 at the 75th percentile. The recent record includes both larger program grants and smaller annual disbursals, including a few sub-$1,000 payments. Recipients recur across years: Auroville-linked organizations, Midwives College of Utah, Matagiri, and Sri Aurobindo Sadhana Peetham all appear more than once in the recent grants list. The foundation is a regular funder and also uses donor-designated funds and restricted funds alongside its main endowment grants. Several of those funds make annual or named disbursements, and unsolicited requests are accepted for some programs.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $160K

    Total Assets

    $2.9M

    Total Revenue

    $213K

    Total Expenses

    $137K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $3K and $11K, with a median of $6K.

    25th Percentile

    $3K

    Median

    $6K

    75th Percentile

    $11K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional4 states funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.

    Funding intensity
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    Funding intensity
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    Where Foundation for World Education Funds

    Top 4 recipient countries by grant volume for Foundation for World Education.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic16$69K
    53.3%
    2India

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    Auroville community/residents (community concerts, community services)

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, repeat funding to a small set of grantees tied to a single geographic/community focus; grants are mid-sized and often earmarked for operating or program support rather than one-off, diversified projects.

    Funding Style

    operating support / annual disbursalcapacity building (teacher training & professional development)project-specific program grantseducation infrastructure & facility funding

    Notable grantees: Auroville Unity Fund, AURO MIRA SERVICE SOCIETY (Auro Mira Service Society in Kechla), AUROVILLE FOUNDATION

    Topics

    primary and K-12 education (school programs and classroom activities)teacher training for NEP implementationvocational/health workforce training (midwifery education)arts, performance and cultural programming (music, dance, film)STEM education and science workshopsinclusive learning environments (sensory garden, special programmes)educational materials and publishing (reprints on integral education)

    Where Foundation for World Education Makes Grants

    Most grants land in the United States and India, with the recipient country split showing 53.3% in the US and 40.0% in India. By count, California is the top giving state, while Massachusetts receives none of the recent grants. Recent recipients include Auroville in India, Koraput, New Delhi, Lodi, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Mt Tremper, NY. Smaller shares also reached Noordwijk in the Netherlands and Villa de Leyva in Colombia.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Foundation for World Education

    What kinds of organizations does Foundation for World Education Inc support?

    It supports incorporated nonprofit organizations, programs, and groups aligned with integral education, human unity, conscious evolution, and Auroville-related development. Recent grants show support for schools, teacher training, educational materials, community institutions, and donor-designated projects tied to specific named funds.

    How large are its typical grants?

    The typical grant size is $3,105 at the 25th percentile, $5,810 at the median, and $10,688 at the 75th percentile. Recent payments include both larger awards and smaller disbursements, such as annual fund payouts and targeted project support.

    Does it fund the same recipients more than once?

    Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Auroville Foundation, Auroville Unity Fund, Auro Mira Service Society, Midwives College of Utah, Matagiri, and Sri Aurobindo Sadhana Peetham. The pattern suggests recurring relationships rather than one-time grants only.

    Where does most of its giving go geographically?

    Most grants go to recipients in the United States, followed by India. By count, the recipient-country distribution is 53.3% US and 40.0% India, with smaller amounts going to the Netherlands and Colombia.

    Can organizations submit unsolicited requests?

    Yes for some of its programs. The foundation lists unsolicited applications as accepted for Main Endowment Grants, Ron’s Fund, Educational Support Fund / Student Support, and the Auroville Project Coordination Group Grants program.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    12
    $184K
    40.0%
    3Netherlands1$3K
    3.3%
    4Colombia1$2K
    3.3%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Foundation for World Education that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027Award: Varies

    Eleanor Montgomery / Main Endowment Grants (Foundation for World Education)

    Integral educationConscious evolution / SpiritualityCommunity development+5 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must submit proposals via a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (or identify a U.S. nonprofit to facilitate the grant). International organizations must attach certification of ability to receive foreign exchange funds from the U.S. Proposals originating in Auroville must be channeled via the Auroville Project Coordination Group (PCG).

    Deadline: Proposals generally must be received by January 7 each year to be considered for that year's funding; proposals received at other times will be considered at the next available board meeting.

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    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $3K

    General Grants (Main Endowment)

    integral educationhuman unityconscious evolution+10 more

    Who can apply: Applications are invited from individuals, programs, and groups acting under the auspices of an incorporated nonprofit organization. Proposals must be submitted through a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proposals originating in Auroville must be channeled via the Auroville Project Coordination Group (PCG). International organizations must additionally provide certification of ability to receive foreign exchange funds from the U.S.

    Deadline: Proposals generally need to be received by January 7 each year to be considered that year; later applications may be considered at the next available board meeting.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027

    Auroville Project Coordination Group Grants (Auroville Annual Allocations)

    Auroville community developmentIntegral education in AurovilleEnvironmental and ecological projects in Auroville+1 more

    Who can apply: Proposals must originate in Auroville and be channeled through the Auroville Project Coordination Group (PCG).

    Deadline: Auroville projects are considered via the PCG annual submission (aligns with FWE annual cycle — generally proposals should be received by January 7 for consideration that year).

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027Award: <$3000

    Eleanor Montgomery / Main Endowment Annual Grants

    Integral educationIntegral Yoga / consciousness evolutionCommunity development+5 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must submit proposals through a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. International organizations should attach certification of ability to receive foreign exchange funds from the U.S. Auroville-originating proposals must be channeled via the Auroville Project Coordination Group (PCG).

    Deadline: Proposals generally need to be received by January 7 of any year to be considered for that year's funding. Applications received at other times will be considered at the next available board meeting.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027Award: Varies

    Educational Support Fund / Student Support (ESF / SEF)

    Scholarships and student supportTeacher trainingEducational program seed funding+1 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must submit proposals through a US 501(c)(3) or follow Auroville routing via the PCG; proposals should follow the FWE proposal format.

    Deadline: Follow FWE general deadline of January 7 for consideration in that year; otherwise considered at the next board meeting.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027Award: Varies

    Morning Star Fund (donor-designated)

    Midwife trainingMaternal and child health capacity building

    Who can apply: Subject to donor restrictions; applicants should follow FWE proposal procedures. Auroville projects routed via PCG.

    Deadline: Follow FWE general deadline of January 7 for consideration in that year; otherwise considered at the next board meeting.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027Award: Varies

    Sapru Kohl's Fund (Designated Fund - Auro Mira Service Society)

    Support for Auro Mira Service Society activitiesCommunity/service projects aligned with FWE mission

    Who can apply: Must meet FWE eligibility and any donor-imposed restrictions; apply via FWE contact.

    Deadline: General FWE deadline January 7; specific fund timing may vary.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Jan 7, 2027Award: Varies

    Matri/Matrimandir & Matagiri Designated Grants

    Spiritual/center support (Matrimandir)Retreat / community centers (Matagiri)Educational and cultural programs

    Who can apply: Subject to donor restrictions; applicants must follow FWE proposal procedures and, if Auroville-related, route via PCG.

    Deadline: Follow FWE general deadline of January 7 for consideration in that year; otherwise considered at the next board meeting.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Auroville Unity FundAuroville$25,64120252023 PCG Projects paid out in 2024
    Auroville Unity FundAuroville$24,0002025Auroville Cyclone Fengal Support
    Auro Mira Service SocietyKoraput$18,6472025Annual disbursal from Sapru Kohl Fund to support the Kechla school
    Auro Mira Service Society in KechlaKoraput$17,8172025Annual disbursal from Sapru Kohl Fund to support the Kechla school but actually for 2023
    Auroville Unity FundAuroville$14,4002025Support for 6 PCG projects in Auroville (It Matters Art Gallery, Integral Activities on Mother's Qualities, Joyful Learning Programme, Mantrimandir and I, Seeking Our Inner Being, Sports Teacher & Training) - donation to AV City Services BCC
    Auroville Unity FundAuroville$10,9332025Support for 2 PCG projects in Auroville (Building Completion of AV Language Lab, Educational Support Fund (ESF) ) - donation to Matrimandir and AV City Services BCC
    Midwives College of UtahSalt Lake City, UT$9,9552025Annual disbursal from Morning Star Fund directly paid to the college to support Midwife education of Krishna Lescure
    Sri Aurobindo Delhi AshramNew Delhi$7,19020257 Day workshop @ Delhi Ashram for Teachers to implement new NEP Policy: Cost of Travel, Accomodation, Materials, etc.
    SAA Delhi Branch - EducationalNew Delhi$6,05020252023 disbursement Science Workshop
    SASP - ArnabLodi, CA$5,4002025"Project Mahashakti: This project proposal is requesting a grant for the recorded production orchestral mantra and music. It will explore, present and embody selected passages on these 4 aspects: Maheshwari, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati via mantras, orchestral music, dance (Indian classical, contemporary) in the form of an Indian ballet."
    VanaverNew Paltz, NY$5,0002025"The project will take 5 Dancers/Musicians for 3 weeks to visit Auroville giving a concert for all the Aurovillians that would include leading community dancing. and working with all the students and teachers in the Aikiyam School. Our primary work would be with the 200 students at Aikiyam School. We would be teaching 8 classes/per day to prepare for a performance/festival animating the Twelve Qualities of The Mother."
    Sri Aurobindo Sadhana PeethamLodi, CA$3,4772025Annual disbursal from SASP New Creation Fund
    Stitching ThuiszinNoordwijk$3,3642025project from 2023 Kid's awareness Club - ATB for Kids
    MatagiriTremper, NY$3,0192025"Awareness Through the Body in North America."
    Sri Aurobindo AssociationLodi, CA$2,4972025Annual disbursal from Sri Aurobindo Association New Creation Endowment
    Fundacion AuromiraVilla de Leyva$1,9142025Reprint of Book in Spanish on Integral Education
    MatagiriTremper, NY$6282025Annual disbursal from Mickeys Fund to support Matagiri
    Midwives College of UtahSalt Lake City, UT$1002025Annual disbursal from Morning Star Fund directly paid to the college to support Midwife education of Krishna Lescure
    MIDWIVES COLLEGE OF UTAHSALT LAKE CITY, UT$7,5602024TUITION
    SRI AUROBINDO SADHANA PEETHAMLODI, CA$5,6212024OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
    MATAGIRI SRI AUROBINDO CENTERMT TREMPER, NY$4,2992024OPERATING EXPENSE
    AUROVILLE FOUNDATIONAUROVILLE$8572024EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/OPERATIONS
    AUROVILLE FOUNDATIONAUROVILLE$36,4992023EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/OPERATIONS
    AURO MIRA SERVICE SOCIETYNEW DELHI$18,0002023OPERATING EXPENSES
    MIDWIVES COLLEGE OF UTAHSALT LAKE CITY, UT$7,2602023TUITION
    JULIAN LINESMT TREMPER, NY$6,5602023WRKSPS AND BLDING OF SENSORY GARDEN
    SARVAM TRUSTBUFFALO, NY$6,0002023CREATE FILM ON SRI AUROBINDO'S LIFE
    SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM DELHI BRANCHNEW DELHI$4,2802023SCIENCE WORKSHOPS
    SRI AUROBINDO SADHANA PEETHAMLODI, CA$1,1202023OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
    LAKSHMI REDDYCREVE COEUR, MO$7322023REIMBURSEMENT OF WORKSHOP EXPENSES

    Auroville Unity Fund

    $25,641
    Auroville2025

    2023 PCG Projects paid out in 2024

    Auroville Unity Fund

    $24,000
    Auroville2025

    Auroville Cyclone Fengal Support

    Auro Mira Service Society

    $18,647
    Koraput2025

    Annual disbursal from Sapru Kohl Fund to support the Kechla school

    Auro Mira Service Society in Kechla

    $17,817
    Koraput2025

    Annual disbursal from Sapru Kohl Fund to support the Kechla school but actually for 2023

    Auroville Unity Fund

    $14,400
    Auroville2025

    Support for 6 PCG projects in Auroville (It Matters Art Gallery, Integral Activities on Mother's Qualities, Joyful Learning Programme, Mantrimandir and I, Seeking Our Inner Being, Sports Teacher & Training) - donation to AV City Services BCC

    Auroville Unity Fund

    $10,933
    Auroville2025

    Support for 2 PCG projects in Auroville (Building Completion of AV Language Lab, Educational Support Fund (ESF) ) - donation to Matrimandir and AV City Services BCC

    Midwives College of Utah

    $9,955
    Salt Lake City, UT2025

    Annual disbursal from Morning Star Fund directly paid to the college to support Midwife education of Krishna Lescure

    Sri Aurobindo Delhi Ashram

    $7,190
    New Delhi2025

    7 Day workshop @ Delhi Ashram for Teachers to implement new NEP Policy: Cost of Travel, Accomodation, Materials, etc.

    SAA Delhi Branch - Educational

    $6,050
    New Delhi2025

    2023 disbursement Science Workshop

    SASP - Arnab

    $5,400
    Lodi, CA2025

    "Project Mahashakti: This project proposal is requesting a grant for the recorded production orchestral mantra and music. It will explore, present and embody selected passages on these 4 aspects: Maheshwari, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati via mantras, orchestral music, dance (Indian classical, contemporary) in the form of an Indian ballet."

    Vanaver

    $5,000
    New Paltz, NY2025

    "The project will take 5 Dancers/Musicians for 3 weeks to visit Auroville giving a concert for all the Aurovillians that would include leading community dancing. and working with all the students and teachers in the Aikiyam School. Our primary work would be with the 200 students at Aikiyam School. We would be teaching 8 classes/per day to prepare for a performance/festival animating the Twelve Qualities of The Mother."

    Sri Aurobindo Sadhana Peetham

    $3,477
    Lodi, CA2025

    Annual disbursal from SASP New Creation Fund

    Stitching Thuiszin

    $3,364
    Noordwijk2025

    project from 2023 Kid's awareness Club - ATB for Kids

    Matagiri

    $3,019
    Tremper, NY2025

    "Awareness Through the Body in North America."

    Sri Aurobindo Association

    $2,497
    Lodi, CA2025

    Annual disbursal from Sri Aurobindo Association New Creation Endowment

    Fundacion Auromira

    $1,914
    Villa de Leyva2025

    Reprint of Book in Spanish on Integral Education

    Matagiri

    $628
    Tremper, NY2025

    Annual disbursal from Mickeys Fund to support Matagiri

    Midwives College of Utah

    $100
    Salt Lake City, UT2025

    Annual disbursal from Morning Star Fund directly paid to the college to support Midwife education of Krishna Lescure

    MIDWIVES COLLEGE OF UTAH

    $7,560
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT2024

    TUITION

    SRI AUROBINDO SADHANA PEETHAM

    $5,621
    LODI, CA2024

    OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

    MATAGIRI SRI AUROBINDO CENTER

    $4,299
    MT TREMPER, NY2024

    OPERATING EXPENSE

    AUROVILLE FOUNDATION

    $857
    AUROVILLE2024

    EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/OPERATIONS

    AUROVILLE FOUNDATION

    $36,499
    AUROVILLE2023

    EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/OPERATIONS

    AURO MIRA SERVICE SOCIETY

    $18,000
    NEW DELHI2023

    OPERATING EXPENSES

    MIDWIVES COLLEGE OF UTAH

    $7,260
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT2023

    TUITION

    JULIAN LINES

    $6,560
    MT TREMPER, NY2023

    WRKSPS AND BLDING OF SENSORY GARDEN

    SARVAM TRUST

    $6,000
    BUFFALO, NY2023

    CREATE FILM ON SRI AUROBINDO'S LIFE

    SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM DELHI BRANCH

    $4,280
    NEW DELHI2023

    SCIENCE WORKSHOPS

    SRI AUROBINDO SADHANA PEETHAM

    $1,120
    LODI, CA2023

    OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

    LAKSHMI REDDY

    $732
    CREVE COEUR, MO2023

    REIMBURSEMENT OF WORKSHOP EXPENSES