Private foundation · EIN 33-2263117 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sinha 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $71K total, median $36K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$71K
Median grant
$36K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Silicon Valley International SchoolMenlo Park, CAEducation support$56K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon ValSan Jose, CACommunity support$15K

About this foundation

Sinha Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sinha Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sinha Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $71K across 2 grants, a median of $36K.

Where does Sinha Family Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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