Samta Foundation
Samta Foundation is a private foundation, based in Upland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $182K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $103K.
Samta Foundation at a glance
In short: Samta Foundation gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $103K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,000
- -68.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,000
- +121.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103,000
- Total assets
- $181,559
- -37.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Samta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shrimad Rajchandra Mission ($103K).
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Samta Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% 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 $103K (2024) to $325K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimad Rajchandra Mission | Spiritual Awareness | $103,000 |
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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 | $181,559 | $99,790 | $207,357 | $103,000 | 1 | $103,000 | — | $607 |
| 2023 | $289,126 | $130,867 | $352,388 | $325,000 | 7 | $325,000 | — | $6,478 |
| 2022 | $511,859 | $261,013 | $245,740 | $214,800 | 5 | $214,800 | $24,854 | $7,889 |
| 2021 | $495,374 | $220,117 | $201,250 | $158,500 | 22 | $158,500 | — | $5,002 |
| 2020 | $476,507 | $278,289 | $303,470 | $207,720 | 18 | — | $33,101 | $3,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $607 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samta Foundation is led by Smita T. Sanghvi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Smita T. Sanghvi
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tarun Sanghvi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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 Samta Foundation
How much does Samta Foundation give each year?
Samta Foundation gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $325K across 7 grants.
How large is Samta Foundation?
Samta Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $607 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Samta Foundation operate?
Samta Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is Samta Foundation's EIN?
Samta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2200148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Samta 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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