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The Saran Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Northville, Michigan · EIN 824172387

The Saran Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northville, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,150 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $10,600 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,8042$119,164
2024$10,6002$218,961
2025$2,1503$228,248

How to apply

The Saran Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Saran Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$2,150

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI
Support charitable activities of boys & girls clubs of sw michigan tax-exempt organization id 38-3461586$1,000
Immaculate Conception School
Warren, MI
Donation to provide assistance to needy families in the community$1,000
Oakland County Foster Closet
Farmington Hills, MI
Donation to provide assistance to needy families in the local area$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Saran Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Saran Family Foundation give?

$2,150 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Saran Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Anuradha Saran (President), Donald Danna (Secretary) and Anant Saran (Vice President).

What does The Saran Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.

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