DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mechanicsville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$73,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $90,500 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,600 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $90,500 | 8 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 8 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
DRS Ila & Vinod 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 DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $30,500 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isha Foundation | Donation | $10,500 |
| Blind People's Assn USA | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma | Donation | $10,000 |
| American Diversity Group | Donation | $10,000 |
| Voice of Sap | Donation | $10,000 |
| Charutar Arogya Mandal | Donation | $10,000 |
| Vosap for Blind People | Donation | $10,000 |
| Vraj | Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vinod K Shah
- Ila V Shah
- Amish V Shah
- Meena V Shah
- Nimesh Khatri
Questions people ask
Does DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc give?
$73,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vinod K Shah (President), Ila V Shah (Vice Preside), Amish V Shah (Secretary/Tr) and Meena V Shah (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does DRS Ila & Vinod Shah Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and disability.