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    Laxmi Learn

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    San Francisco, CAWebsite4158719045

    About Laxmi Learn

    Support underserved Title I public school teachers by funding classroom projects that ignite student inspiration and close the socioeconomic education gap.

    Focus Areas

    K-12 educationTitle I schoolsSTEM educationClassroom resources and equipmentSupport for students with special needs / autism-friendly resources

    Who They Fund

    Title I public school teachersstudents in low-income / Title I schoolsK-12 underserved student populationspublic school classrooms in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities

    Funding Style

    teacher-directed classroom grantsproject-based / microgrants

    About Laxmi Learn

    Laxmi Learn’s recent giving is defined by two large grants to DonorsChoose in New York, NY, both in 2025: $415,364 and $300,243. That pairing points to a funder that channels significant resources through teacher-directed classroom projects rather than broad institutional grants. The foundation’s stated purpose is to support underserved Title I public school teachers by funding classroom projects that help students engage with learning and narrow the socioeconomic education gap. Its program design centers on classroom-level support for public school teachers in Title I settings. The active Teacher Project Grants program funds wish-list resources and project-based needs such as science tools, microscopes, 3D printers, robotics equipment, books, learning gardens, and other hands-on materials. The focus areas listed for the foundation include K-12 education, Title I schools, STEM education, classroom resources and equipment, and support for students with special needs or autism-friendly resources. The available record shows a regional giving pattern, with all listed grants in the United States and a repeated relationship with the same recipient organization. The foundation is led by Keira L Patel and reports $715,607 in annual grants given.

    What Laxmi Learn Funds

    A central theme in Laxmi Learn’s grantmaking is teacher-directed classroom support. Through Teacher Project Grants, the foundation funds Title I public school teachers for classroom projects and wish-list resources. The program description specifically names science tools, microscopes, 3D printers, robotics equipment, books, learning gardens, and other hands-on learning materials. STEM classroom resources are another clear emphasis. The foundation’s focus areas include STEM education and classroom resources and equipment, which aligns with the kinds of materials named in the program description. The foundation also supports educational equity and student confidence in low-income school settings. Its stated purpose is to help underserved Title I public school teachers fund projects that ignite student inspiration and close the socioeconomic education gap. The beneficiary types listed include students in low-income and Title I schools, public school classrooms in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, and K-12 underserved student populations.

    How Laxmi Learn Gives

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $504K

    Total Assets

    $466K

    Total Revenue

    $423K

    Total Expenses

    $511K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $329K and $387K, with a median of $358K.

    25th Percentile

    $329K

    Median

    $358K

    75th Percentile

    $387K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional1 state funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
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    Leadership

    Keira L Patel

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    direct service (classroom resources)
    targeted funding for Title I / low-income schools

    Topics

    K-12 educationteacher support and classroom empowermentSTEM classroom resourcesclassroom materials and supplieseducational equity for low-income studentsstudent confidence / social-emotional support through classroom interventions

    Laxmi Learn’s typical grant size is in the mid-$300,000 range: the 25th percentile is $329,023, the median is $357,804, and the 75th percentile is $386,584. The two largest listed grants both went to the same recipient in 2025, which suggests repeated support rather than a one-off award. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. It also accepts unsolicited requests through its Teacher Project Grants program. The available grant record shows a concentrated, direct-grant approach rather than a wide spread of small awards.

    Where Laxmi Learn Makes Grants

    The listed grantmaking is U.S.-based, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the United States. New York is the top state by grant count, and the recent grants list places both recorded awards in New York, NY. The foundation’s giving is regional in scope, even though its headquarters are in San Francisco, CA. No grants in the provided record went to recipients in California.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Laxmi Learn

    What does Laxmi Learn fund?

    Laxmi Learn supports underserved Title I public school teachers by funding classroom projects and classroom resources. The foundation’s focus areas include K-12 education, Title I schools, STEM education, classroom resources and equipment, and support for students with special needs or autism-friendly resources.

    Does Laxmi Learn accept unsolicited requests?

    Yes. Its active Teacher Project Grants program accepts unsolicited requests and is designed to provide direct support for Title I public school teachers and underserved school systems.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s typical grant size is in the mid-$300,000 range. The 25th percentile is $329,023, the median is $357,804, and the 75th percentile is $386,584.

    What kinds of classroom projects does Laxmi Learn support?

    The Teacher Project Grants program names science tools, microscopes, 3D printers, robotics equipment, books, learning gardens, and other hands-on learning materials as examples of supported classroom resources.

    What is the foundation’s geographic reach?

    Its geographic scope is regional. In the listed grant record, all grants went to U.S. recipients, and New York is the top state by grant count.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    DonorsChooseNew York, NY$504,1522026Education
    DonorsChooseNew York, NY$415,3642025Education
    DonorsChooseNew York, NY$300,2432025Education

    DonorsChoose

    $504,152
    New York, NY2026

    Education

    DonorsChoose

    $415,364
    New York, NY2025

    Education

    DonorsChoose

    $300,243
    New York, NY2025

    Education