Jaya Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jaya Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $196,289 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $69,289. 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$196,289
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$69,289
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $124,555 the year before.
63% 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 | $124,555 | 6 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $196,289 | 8 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Jaya 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 Jaya Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $75,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | $70,289 |
| California | 2 | $46,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jain Society of Greater Detroit | General operating purposes;listtotal 20909;listtotal 25644 | $69,289 |
| Madhavan Thapar (Scholarship Payment) | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Shri Prabhavhen Kamdhenu Girivhar Trust | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| UCLA | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust | General operating purposes;listtotal 9500 | $21,000 |
| Commmit 2 Change | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Mai Family Services | General operating purposes | $500 |
| Jaden Davis Scholarship | General operating purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arvind Shah
- Jayshree Shah
- Vrajesh Patel
- Akshay Shah
Questions people ask
Does Jaya Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jaya Charitable Foundation give?
$196,289 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs Jaya Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arvind Shah (President), Jayshree Shah (Director), Vrajesh Patel (Director) and Akshay Shah (Director).
What does Jaya Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.