Sahni Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sahni Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$590,170
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,711 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,711 | 12 | $623,765 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 11 | $590,170 |
How to apply
Sahni 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.
What Sahni Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $24,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University | School of Architecture | $10,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Chinese Professional Scholarship Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| Kansas State University | Education | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Education | $5,000 |
| Tufts University | Education | $4,500 |
| The Kinkaid School | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Education | $2,500 |
| Geater Houston Frontiers Club | General support | $2,000 |
| Pratham USA | Education | $2,000 |
| Sabinal Alumni | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nandita Sahni
- Randhir Sahni
- Rohini Sahni
- Sunila Sahni
Questions people ask
Does Sahni Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sahni Family Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Sahni Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nandita Sahni (President), Randhir Sahni (Director), Rohini Sahni (Director) and Sunila Sahni (Director).
What does Sahni Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.