Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,001 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$14,001
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$262,280
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,001 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,001 | 10 | $287,220 |
| 2024 | $14,001 | 10 | $262,280 |
How to apply
Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable 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 Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $4,501 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Domestic hunger-relief assistance | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Birth control, family planning, reproductive health care services, | $2,500 |
| Sri Panchamuklha Hanuman Temple | Temple and religious education | $1,001 |
| Rancho San Antonio Boys Town | For assistance to boys in crisis | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles | For assistance of disaster victims | $1,000 |
| The Life Group la | For assistance of HIV/AIDS patients | $1,000 |
| United Way Greater Los Angeles | Focus on education,housing, and economic mobility | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | For cancer research | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | For heart research | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Education Foundation | For education of children | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rajiv V Shah
- Caroline Mackiewicz Shah
- James F Wierski
- Cathy Schwartz
- Carla Mackey
Questions people ask
Does Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$14,001 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rajiv V Shah (President & CEO), Caroline Mackiewicz Shah (Vp/Sec/Cfo), James F Wierski (Director) and Cathy Schwartz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rajiv & Caroline Shah Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.