J V Sheth Foundation
J V Sheth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Acton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $431K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $215K. Net investment income was $15K.
J V Sheth Foundation at a glance
In short: J V Sheth Foundation gave $215K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $215K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,022
- +1333.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $215,022
- +1333.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $215,022
- Total assets
- $430,904
- -31.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 J V Sheth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($215K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How J V Sheth Foundation gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 828% of 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 $15K (2023) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Donor Advised Fund Omaha, NE | Charitable Contributions | $215,022 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430,904 | $216,441 | $215,022 | 1 | $215,022 | $14,809 | $25,984 |
| 2023 | $632,536 | $15,855 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $12,246 | $30,718 |
| 2022 | $636,145 | $60,831 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,000 | $2,137 | $31,490 |
| 2021 | $679,839 | $110,744 | $109,400 | 6 | $109,400 | $2,063 | $33,954 |
| 2020 | $752,758 | $36,124 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $4,199 | $38,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J V Sheth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J V Sheth Foundation is led by Niranjan Sheth, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Niranjan Sheth
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Sheth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Love Paul
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen Smith (2023) — Treasurer
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 J V Sheth Foundation
How much does J V Sheth Foundation give each year?
J V Sheth Foundation gave $215K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is J V Sheth Foundation?
J V Sheth Foundation reported $431K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does J V Sheth Foundation operate?
J V Sheth Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Nebraska, Texas.
What is J V Sheth Foundation's EIN?
J V Sheth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3329064. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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