Pasha Foundation
Pasha Foundation is a private foundation based in Aurora, Illinois. Its 2024 IRS filing states that it makes grants and has no direct charitable activities.
Pasha Foundation at a glance
In short: Pasha Foundation gave $275K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Washington. 82% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $274,714
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +344.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,868
- -66.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,808,894
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (28 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pasha Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 69 Breckenridge Drive, Aurora, IL 60504-5260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pasha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opcode Research Institute ($100K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 94 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Washington (36%), West Virginia (27%), Illinois (10%), Ohio (9%), and New York (4%). The filing also lists grants to organizations in Wisconsin, Texas, California, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pasha Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 34 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opcode Research Institute Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| WVU Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Support | $75,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Wisc Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Almosthomekids Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Akshaya Patra New York, NY | General Support | $5,050 |
| NFG Apna Ghar Downers Grove, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Intl Rescue Comm Deerfield, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| City of Hope Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Fdn Duarte, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,808,894 | $1,029,353 | $323,065 | $274,714 | 40 | $298,888 | $720,783 | $213,414 |
| 2023 | $4,067,999 | $366,269 | $229,726 | $185,259 | 9 | $185,271 | $76,864 | $181,572 |
| 2022 | $3,465,443 | $679,486 | $120,915 | $66,333 | 17 | $93,840 | $510,627 | $163,213 |
| 2021 | $4,086,514 | $1,275,007 | $131,750 | $102,433 | 17 | $114,795 | $212,750 | $139,906 |
| 2020 | $2,514,381 | $681,864 | $53,603 | $37,589 | 11 | — | $205,093 | $70,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pasha Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $274,714. Grants ranged from $50 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to Opcode Research Institute and $75,000 to WVU Foundation, both for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Ohio State University and $10,000 each to University of Wisc Foundation and AlmostHomeKids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pranav Patel as president and chairman of the board; Shefali Shah as treasurer, secretary, and director; and Nilay V Patel and Paulomi R Shah as directors.
Pasha Foundation is led by Pranav Patel, President & Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pranav Patel
President & Chairman of the Board
President & Chairman of the → President & Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nilay V. Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulomi R. Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shefali Shah
Treasurer Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Pasha Foundation
How much does Pasha Foundation give each year?
Pasha Foundation gave $275K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $185K across 9 grants.
What is Pasha Foundation's typical grant size?
Pasha Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,868, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pasha Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Pasha Foundation give grants?
Pasha Foundation's top state is Washington, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were West Virginia (27%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Downers Grove, IL (3 grants) and Deerfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Pasha Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pasha Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pasha Foundation's largest grantees?
Pasha Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Opcode Research Institute ($100,000), WVU Foundation ($75,000) and Ohio State University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pasha Foundation?
Pasha Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Pasha Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pasha Foundation's EIN?
Pasha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0811472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pasha Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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