Private foundation · EIN 20-2011302 · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $91K total, median $5,001. 57% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$91K
Median grant
$5,001
Stays in PA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sankara Eye Foundation USAMilpitas, CATo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$42K
Aarogya Tech IncCoimbatore, INTo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$25K
Shri Jalaram Argoya Seva TrustGujarat, INTo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$17K
Operation MedicalHarrisburg, PATo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$5,001
Ai Robotic IncMechanicsburg, PATo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$1,151
Harrisburg Teluga AssociationCamp Hill, PATo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$1,001
Harrisburg Gujarati AssociationCamp Hill, PATo aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization.$125

By state: INTL 2 · California 1 · Pennsylvania 4

About this foundation

Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Hasu P Shah, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $91K across 7 grants, a median of $5,001.

Where does Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation give?

INTL (2 grants), California (1 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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