Private foundation · EIN 93-4818981 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Saavan 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: 20 grants paid, $351K total, median $11K. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$351K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stifel Charitable IncSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$100K
Jobtrain IncMenlo Park, CAGeneral operating$30K
LifemovesSanta Clara, CAGeneral operating$30K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral operating$25K
Second Harvest Food BankIrvine, CAGeneral operating$20K
The Nature Conservancy of CaliforniaSacramento, CAGeneral operating$20K
Kqed IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$15K
The Tower Foundation of San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAGeneral operating$15K
University of California BerkleyBerkeley, CAGeneral operating$15K
Maui Food Bank IncWailuku, HIGeneral operating$12K
El Camino Health FoundationMountain View, CAGeneral operating$10K
Fatima Sheikh Savitribai Phule MissionAnaheim, CAGeneral operating$10K
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating$10K
Ravenswood Education FoundationMenlo Park, CAGeneral operating$10K
Stanford UniversityRedwood City, CADepartment of dermatology fund$10K
Maui Rescue Mission IncKahului, HIGeneral operating$8,000
Mountain Childrens Forum IncSan Jose, CAGeneral operating$4,000
Clear Water FundWashington, DCGeneral operating$3,000
Ada's CafePalo Alto, CAGeneral operating$2,000
Best Buddies International IncMiami, FLGeneral operating$2,000

By state: California 14 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Hawaii 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Saavan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of Srinivas Akkaraju, 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.

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Does Saavan 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 Saavan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $351K across 20 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Saavan Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Missouri (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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