Supporting Students Expanding Opportunity Building Brighter Futures
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Our Story
From India to the United States — using the power of education to create brighter futures for every student.
Our ImpactWhy we exist
Parusha Foundation was founded on a simple belief: when students have access to learning opportunities, supportive environments, and the right resources, they can build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our work began by supporting STEM opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. Those experiences strengthened a broader belief: students need opportunities not only to learn, but also to develop confidence, care for their well-being, connect with mentors and role models, and discover what is possible. That belief became the foundation for Opportunity for Every Student.
Get Involved“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.”
My Story
From India to the United States
I grew up in India with a strong interest in mathematics and science, but with limited access to some of the educational opportunities I wanted. Those early experiences taught me the importance of opportunity and how access to education can influence the direction of a student’s life.
I pursued engineering in India and later came to the United States in 2001 to continue my graduate education. During a financially difficult period in my studies, receiving a scholarship gave me the opportunity to continue my education. That experience stayed with me and strengthened my belief that the right opportunity, provided at the right time, can make a lasting difference in someone’s life.
As I built my career in technology, I began thinking about how I could use my own success to create opportunities for others. Inspired by Warren Buffett’s commitment to philanthropy, I founded Parusha Foundation in 2019.
Since founding the foundation, I have personally funded its work using my own earnings, supporting STEM opportunities for students, STEM teacher grants, technology resources for schools, and STEM educational programs.
But my commitment goes beyond what I have contributed so far. My long-term commitment is to dedicate my life, time, and earnings to creating opportunities for students. I don’t want this foundation to simply be something I support. I want this mission to be a defining purpose of my life.
What began with STEM has grown into a broader vision — Opportunity for Every Student — bringing people together around education in all areas and student mental well-being.
Mahesh Parusha
Founder, Parusha Foundation
My roots in India A strong foundation in mathematics and science.
Education changed my path A scholarship helped me continue my graduate education.
New opportunities in the United States Grateful for the chance to grow, contribute, and give back.
My Lifelong Commitment
Personal success has greater meaning when it creates opportunity for others.
Our early work has focused on STEM — supporting technology resources for schools such as 3D printers, STEM teacher grants, STEM opportunities for students, and STEM summer learning programs.
Building on that work, our vision is expanding into a broader movement — Opportunity for Every Student — with a focus on education in all areas and student mental well-being. We aim to bring together students, families, teachers, professionals, businesses, and community organizations to create more opportunities for students with different backgrounds and interests.
Together, we can create a future where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
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Our Values
Students are at the heart of our mission, supported by families, schools, mentors, and communities.
Every student deserves opportunities to learn, discover their strengths, and develop their potential.
We are committed to creating opportunities through consistency, service, and long-term dedication.
Students, families, schools, professionals, businesses, organizations, and communities can accomplish more when they work together.
