Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $787,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$787,500
- Assets$81.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 50 | $77.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 41 | $81.8 million |
How to apply
Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $887,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $701,000 |
| New York | 2 | $170,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aim (American Indian Foundation) | To support charitable purposes | $787,500 |
| Accion Equity Campaign | To support charitable purposes | $600,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $450,000 |
| India Energy and Climate Center | To support charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Kqed | To support charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | To support charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| The Proximity Fund | To support charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Digital Nest | To support charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| London School of Economics | To support charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Merit America | To support charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Press Forward | To support charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Sffilm | To support charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Center on Rural Innovations | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Community Colleges | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Narika | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Downtown College Prep | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities | To support charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Community Pure Water Foundation Inc | To support charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| La Cocina | To support charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | To support charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Forward Global | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Jeena | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Northern Ca Innocence Project | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Wanda | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Sitare Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Asian American for Community Involvement | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 360 Plus Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Angel Armies Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bill Wilson Center | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| For Others Collective | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Society for Art and Cultural Heritage of India | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | To support charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Ica | To support charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| National Geographic | To support charitable purposes | $500 |
| National Parks Conservation | To support charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lata K Shah
- Ajay B Shah
- Raj Krishnan
Questions people ask
Does Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lata K Shah (President/Director), Ajay B Shah (Secretary/Director) and Raj Krishnan (Director).
What does Krishnan-Shah Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, community development and education.