The Sharma Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sharma Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $237,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$237,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,500 the year before.
41% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,000 | 20 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $212,500 | 20 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $237,500 | 20 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
The Sharma 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 The Sharma Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $110,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 3 | $32,500 |
| Texas | 9 | $24,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Volunteers in Medicine - Hilton Head | Medical support clinic | $50,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | The mercy project | $30,000 |
| Durango Education Foundation | To provide assistance with educational needs | $25,000 |
| Manna - Soup Kitchen | To provide meals to needy families & individuals | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Center | To support efforts of ending cancer | $20,000 |
| Women's Resource Center Durango | To empower self-sufficiency of women in la plata county | $20,000 |
| Habitat Durango | To provide affordable home ownership opportunities for working families. | $15,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation | To support university scholarship fund | $12,500 |
| Individual | To provide assistance for needy individuals and families | $10,000 |
| BABY2BABY | To provide support to parents and families in need. | $10,000 |
| Beacon Hill | To provide internship programs | $5,000 |
| Conqher Inc | To help empower women and girls | $4,500 |
| Texas Entrepreneur Ecosystem | Help empower texas entrepreneurs for success | $4,000 |
| Individual | Provide student internship scholarships | $3,000 |
| Future Ready Foundation | To support girls in education and career development | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Progress | Reduce social and health disparities amongst vulnerable populations. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide for internship scholarships to support children with special needs | $1,000 |
| Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation | Youth development | $1,000 |
| Naba -Accelerated Career Awareness Program (Acap) | Residency programs to create pathway for future leaders | $1,000 |
| Women Leading Technology DBA Shebuilds Futures | To support internship programs for women | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bianca Sharma
- Stefan Sharma
- Nathan Sharma
Questions people ask
Does The Sharma Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sharma Foundation give?
$237,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Sharma Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bianca Sharma (President), Stefan Sharma (Treasurer) and Nathan Sharma (Secretary).
What does The Sharma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.