Pasha Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pasha Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $274,714 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$274,714
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $185,259 the year before.
91% 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 | $185,259 | 9 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $274,714 | 40 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Pasha 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 Pasha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 11 | $26,989 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 6 | $12,350 |
| California | 3 | $11,520 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opcode Research Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Ohio State University | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Wisc Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Almosthomekids | General support | $10,000 |
| Akshaya Patra | General support | $5,050 |
| NFG Apna Ghar | General support | $5,000 |
| Intl Rescue Comm | General support | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| Wbez | General support | $5,000 |
| March for Babies | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
| Dupage Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Dupage Foundation | General support | $2,039 |
| Wbez | General support | $2,000 |
| Lou Malnatti Cancer Res | General support | $1,520 |
| March for Babies | General support | $1,000 |
| Everloved Valentin Memorial | General support | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | General support | $1,000 |
| World Wild Life Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Jain Soc of Central Florida | General support | $302 |
| Sonia Shah | General support | $300 |
| Jain Soc of Central Florida | General support | $250 |
| Leuk Lymphoma Society | General support | $250 |
| Arsha Vidya Pitham | General support | $151 |
| Freedom Hs | General support | $150 |
| Iaam | General support | $101 |
| Hindu Amer Fdn | General support | $101 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $100 |
| Intl Rescue Comm | General support | $100 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $100 |
| Natl Audubon Society | General support | $100 |
| Jain Vishwa Bharti | General support | $100 |
| SD Shah Charity Trust | General support | $100 |
| Golden Triangle YMCA | General support | $100 |
| Advent Health Waterman Fdn | General support | $100 |
| Comanche Scioly | General support | $100 |
| Mount Dora Comm Trust | General support | $50 |
| Wounded Warrior Proect | General support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Pranav Patel
- Shefali Shah
- Nilay V Patel
- Paulomi R Shah
Questions people ask
Does Pasha Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pasha Foundation give?
$274,714 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pasha Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pranav Patel (President and Chairman of the Board), Shefali Shah (Treasurer Secretary and Director), Nilay V Patel (Director) and Paulomi R Shah (Director).
What does Pasha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and health.