Shah Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shah Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,845 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $509 and the largest $50,000. 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$75,845
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$509
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $258,623 the year before.
80% 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 | $258,623 | 21 | $45.5 million |
| 2024 | $75,845 | 10 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
Shah Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $74,213 |
| Virginia | 2 | $618 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $264 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | General purpose | $22,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General purpose | $770 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General purpose | $670 |
| March of Dimes | General purpose | $518 |
| Christina Noble Childrens Foundation | General purpose | $500 |
| Falmouth Road Race Inc | General purpose | $273 |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics | General purpose | $264 |
| City of Hope | General purpose | $250 |
| Mental Health America | General purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Shah
- Niraj Shah
- Ross Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Shah Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shah Charitable Foundation give?
$75,845 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $509.
Who runs Shah Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Shah (President), Niraj Shah (Treasurer) and Ross Wilson (Manager).
What does Shah Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.