Jaya Charitable Foundation
Jaya Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $81K.
Jaya Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jaya Charitable Foundation gave $196K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,289
- +57.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,536
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $1,106,153
- +45.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (36% 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 Jaya Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jain Society of Greater Detroit ($69K). Together the top 8 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 38 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jaya Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% 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 $110K (2021) to $196K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jain Society of Greater Detroit Farmington Hills, MI | General Operating PURPOSES;LISTTOTAL 20909;LISTTOTAL 25644 | $69,289 |
| Madhavan Thapar (Scholarship Payment) | General Operating Purposes | $50,000 |
| Shri Prabhavhen Kamdhenu Girivhar Trust | General Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust Cypress, CA | General Operating PURPOSES;LISTTOTAL 9500 | $21,000 |
| Commmit 2 Change Tuckahoe, NY | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Mai Family Services Livonia, MI | General Operating Purposes | $500 |
| Jaden Davis Scholarship Southfield, MI | General Operating Purposes | $500 |
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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 | $1,106,153 | $554,371 | $206,227 | $196,289 | 8 | $196,289 | $81,220 | $104,698 |
| 2023 | $758,009 | $53,892 | $132,546 | $124,555 | 6 | $124,555 | $53,632 | $83,122 |
| 2022 | $836,663 | $47,574 | $176,495 | $164,166 | 7 | $164,166 | $32,581 | $86,031 |
| 2021 | $965,584 | $44,101 | $121,067 | $109,863 | 9 | $109,863 | $39,101 | $88,274 |
| 2020 | $1,042,550 | $162,612 | $122,670 | $111,783 | 8 | — | $13,605 | $69,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jaya Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jaya Charitable Foundation is led by Arvind Shah, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arvind Shah
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akshay Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayshree Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vrajesh Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Jaya Charitable Foundation
How much does Jaya Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jaya Charitable Foundation gave $196K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 6 grants.
What is Jaya Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jaya Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $23,000, and its average grant was $24,536, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jaya Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jaya Charitable Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (23%).
Does Jaya Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jaya Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jaya Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jaya Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jain Society of Greater Detroit ($69,289), Madhavan Thapar (Scholarship Payment) ($50,000) and Shri Prabhavhen Kamdhenu Girivhar Trust ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jaya Charitable Foundation?
Jaya Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jaya Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jaya Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0027023. 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
Live grants for the work Jaya Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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