Tim Sharma Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tim Sharma Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $288,587 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $19,186 and the largest $58,370. 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$288,587
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$19,186
- Largest grant$58,370
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $1,000 | 1 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $288,587 | 13 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Tim 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 Tim Sharma Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $77,556 |
| Virginia | 1 | $38,370 |
| Illinois | 1 | $33,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $33,000 |
| New York | 1 | $32,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $29,779 |
| Washington | 1 | $19,186 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $9,593 |
| Florida | 1 | $103 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $58,370 |
| Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $38,370 |
| Alzheimers Association | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $33,500 |
| Save the Children | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $33,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $32,500 |
| American Heart Association | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $19,186 |
| Room to Read | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $19,186 |
| Daysforgirlsorg | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $19,186 |
| Project Freedom Ride | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $9,593 |
| Star of Hope | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $9,593 |
| Council on Recovery | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $103 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramesh Girjashanker
- Trey Miller
- Ruth Sharma
Questions people ask
Does Tim Sharma Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tim Sharma Foundation give?
$288,587 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $19,186.
Who runs Tim Sharma Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ramesh Girjashanker (President), Trey Miller (Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer) and Ruth Sharma (Vice President).
What does Tim Sharma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and international.