Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,758 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,978 and the largest $29,000. 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$77,758
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,978
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,932 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $38,458 | 12 | $937,611 |
| 2024 | $46,932 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $77,758 | 10 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah 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 Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $52,157 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $101 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bhartiya Senior Citizens of Chicago | Donation | $29,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $15,000 |
| Vaishnav Temple of New York | Charity | $15,000 |
| Ekal Vidhyalaya Foundation of USA | Education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $6,101 |
| Vaishnav Samaj of Midwest | Religious | $1,854 |
| Samathanam USA Inc | Charity | $500 |
| Baps | Religious | $151 |
| Vraj | Religious | $101 |
| Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago | Religious | $51 |
Officers and trustees
- Kamlesh Shah
- Dinaben Shah
- Shital Shah
Questions people ask
Does Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc give?
$77,758 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,978.
Who runs Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kamlesh Shah (President-CEO), Dinaben Shah (VicePresident) and Shital Shah (Secretary).
What does Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.