S4 Foundation
S4 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.4M. Net investment income was $402K.
S4 Foundation at a glance
In short: S4 Foundation gave $5.4M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2.7M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,350,751
- +2129.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,675,376
- +11044.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,675,376
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who S4 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moksha Charitable Foundation ($4.6M). Together the top 2 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How S4 Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2271% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $950 (2021) to $5.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moksha Charitable Foundation Columbus, OH | General | $4,570,781 |
| DAFgiving360 Omaha, NE | General | $779,970 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $-107,080 | $5,643,513 | $5,350,751 | 2 | $5,350,751 | $402,066 | — |
| 2024 | $5,750,593 | $514,396 | $347,047 | $240,054 | 10 | $240,054 | $398,588 | $425,373 |
| 2023 | $5,686,744 | $3,065,950 | $367,394 | $288,355 | 9 | $288,355 | $225,141 | $355,850 |
| 2022 | $3,035,042 | $245,878 | $271,862 | $225,630 | 8 | $225,630 | $95,617 | $335,085 |
| 2021 | $3,061,026 | $2,973,214 | $950 | $950 | 1 | $950 | — | $44,570 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
S4 Foundation is led by Sapan Shahani, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sapan Shahani
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ajit Shahani
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hasmita Shahani
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neelam Shahani
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 S4 Foundation
How much does S4 Foundation give each year?
S4 Foundation gave $5.4M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 10 grants.
What is S4 Foundation?
S4 Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX.
Where does S4 Foundation operate?
S4 Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is S4 Foundation's EIN?
S4 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3342516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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