Shah Happiness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shah Happiness Foundation is a private foundation in Orange, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $829,175 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $157,125 and the largest $500,000. 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$829,175
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$157,125
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
75% 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 | $2.3 million | 3 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $829,175 | 4 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Shah Happiness Foundation 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 Shah Happiness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $314,250 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 1 | $14,925 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | To support the university of pennsylvania as a leading academic, research, and service institution. | $500,000 |
| Jivan Jyot Drug Bank | Jivan-jyot drug bank is a foreign organization. An equivalency determination was obtained from a qualified tax practitioner, confirming that jivan-jyot drug bank is the equivalent of a u.s. Public charity under irc section 501(c)(3) and qualifies as a public charity described in section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the internal revenue code. Accordingly, expenditure responsibility was not required for this grant. | $280,250 |
| Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc | Bharatiya vidya bhavan is a foreign organization. An equivalency determination was obtained from a qualified tax practitioner, confirming that bharatiya vidya bhavan is the equivalent of a u.s. Public charity under irc section 501(c)(3) and qualifies as a public charity described in section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(ii) of the internal revenue code. Accordingly, expenditure responsibility was not required for this grant. | $34,000 |
| Creating Care Foundation | To carry out programs to improve the quality of school facilities, health centers and help people in poverty with food aid. | $14,925 |
Officers and trustees
- Manahar Shah
- Chandrika Shah
- Rupesh Shah
- Rajesh Shah
Questions people ask
Does Shah Happiness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shah Happiness Foundation give?
$829,175 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $157,125.
Who runs Shah Happiness Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Manahar Shah (Director and President), Chandrika Shah (Director; Secretary; Treasurer), Rupesh Shah (Director; Vice President) and Rajesh Shah (Director; Vice President).
What does Shah Happiness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.