Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scarsdale, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $73.
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation gave $24K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,725
- +69.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,389
- +93.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,599
- -83.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gaffney Events Educational Trust ($14K). Together the top 7 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $91K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gaffney Events Educational Trust Duvall, WA | Charity | $14,000 |
| Association of Indians in America Old Westbury, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Kids Earth Fund Americas Inc Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Children Hope Albertson, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Merkaz Hakololom Dshikyn Square Spring Valley, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Thomas Davis New York, NY | Charity | $390 |
| Marle Santt New York, NY | Charity | $335 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,599 | $13,099 | $40,813 | $23,725 | 7 | $38,441 | $73 | $453 |
| 2023 | $33,313 | $47,331 | $39,010 | $14,000 | 8 | $14,000 | — | $1,303 |
| 2022 | $24,992 | $9,075 | $12,198 | $4,000 | 3 | $4,000 | — | $1,398 |
| 2021 | $28,115 | $117,503 | $90,500 | $90,500 | 8 | $90,500 | — | $149 |
| 2020 | $1,112 | $1 | $3,450 | $3,150 | 2 | — | — | $127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $453 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation is led by Samin Sharma, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samin Sharma
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ganshyam Bhambhani
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Manju Sharma
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation
How much does Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation give each year?
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation gave $24K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 8 grants.
What is Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,389, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation give grants?
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (33%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gaffney Events Educational Trust ($14,000), Association of Indians in America ($5,000) and Kids Earth Fund Americas Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation?
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $453 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's EIN?
Dr Samin Sharma Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1593513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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