Sahai Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sahai Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Carlos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,500
- Assets$310,111
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,750 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $49,000 | 5 | $373,323 |
| 2024 | $80,750 | 10 | $343,973 |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 10 | $310,111 |
How to apply
Sahai 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 Sahai Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Support for research | $30,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Scholarship fund for graduate students | $10,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | Educational and research support | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Libraries | Operating of Smithsonian Libraries | $10,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA | Poverty and hunger alleviation | $10,000 |
| Indiaspora | Indiaspora Collective Careers reskilling initiative | $5,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | Global policy development on women children and health issues | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator | $2,500 |
| The Webb Schools | Childrens education | $1,000 |
| Casc | Student leadership development in California | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avanish Sahai
- Faye Sahai
- Alexander Sahai
- Michelle Sahai
Questions people ask
Does Sahai Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sahai Family Foundation Inc give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Sahai Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Avanish Sahai (Ceo), Faye Sahai (Vice President), Alexander Sahai (Cfo) and Michelle Sahai (Secretary).
What does Sahai Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.