Our Impact

Real Support.
Brighter Futures.

Our work began with STEM-focused support for students, teachers, and schools in Maryland and Virginia. This foundation of action is helping shape a broader vision: Opportunity for Every Student.

Opportunity for Every Student.

At a Glance

A focused start. A growing impact.

$35,000+ Personally Contributed

All foundation work to date has been personally funded using Mahesh Parusha’s own earnings.

4 Educational Initiatives Supported

Documented contributions supporting technology resources, STEM teacher grants, student STEM scholarships, and STEM summer learning.

STEM-Focused Support

Technology Resources • Teacher Grants • Student Scholarships • Summer Learning

5+ Years Of Commitment

A consistent, long-term philanthropic commitment since the foundation was established in 2019.

Our Contributions

Focused on STEM. Making a difference where it matters.

From classroom resources to student scholarships, our contributions help open doors, spark curiosity, and create opportunities for students across Maryland and Virginia.

See Our Contributions
Mahesh Parusha presenting a donation check to Howard County school representatives
$20,000

Howard County Public Schools

Maryland

Supported the purchase of 3D printers for middle schools.

Two people holding a ceremonial check outdoors
$5,000

Fairfax County Public Schools

Virginia

Supported STEM teacher grants.

A thank-you letter from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
$5,000

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

 

STEM Scholarship Fund through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

Students participating in the VT Seva STEM Summer Camp
$5,000

VT Seva

 

Supported a STEM Summer Camp.

What the Support Helped Make Possible

Technology Resources

3D printers for Howard County middle schools.

STEM Teacher Grants

Grant support for teachers through Fairfax County Public Schools.

Student STEM Opportunities

STEM Scholarship Fund through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

STEM Summer Learning

Support for a STEM Summer Camp through VT Seva.

“I don’t want my success to be measured only by what I achieve for myself. I want it to be measured by the opportunities I help create for others.”

Mahesh Parusha Founder, Parusha Foundation

Where We Work

Building impact in our community.

Our documented support has been centred in Maryland and Virginia. Building on this foundation, our long-term vision is to create more opportunities for students and inspire communities across America to join Opportunity for Every Student.

Illustrated map highlighting Maryland and Virginia as Parusha Foundation's current areas of work

A stronger future for more students.

Build on Our Track Record

Continue creating and supporting educational opportunities as the foundation grows.

Grow Beyond Our Current Footprint

Build relationships and opportunities beyond Maryland and Virginia over time, without implying current nationwide operations.

Opportunity for Every Student

Bring people together around education in all areas and student mental well-being to create more opportunities for students.

Two hikers helping one another, with the words Stronger Together

From Impact to a Movement

Opportunity for Every Student

Our work began with personally funded STEM support. Now we are building on that foundation with a broader vision centred on education in all areas and student mental well-being — and inviting others to help create opportunities for students.

Explore the Movement