Saraiya Family Foundation
Saraiya Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $39,401 to charitable organizations.
Saraiya Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Saraiya Family Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,401
- +59.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,582
- +132.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $595,140
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (56% 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 Saraiya Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Ctac 7029 Pearl Rd Suite 350, Cleveland, OH 44130
Phone: (440) 239-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saraiya Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VYO-USA ($21K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 18% to California, 13% to Maryland, 8% to Missouri, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Saraiya Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $15K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VYO-USA Old Bridge, NJ | General | $21,000 |
| Team 4 Tech Menlo Park, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Immune Deficiency Foundation Hanover, MD | General | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace San Rafael, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Arman Roy Foundation Flemington, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| DFW NCDA Charities Inc Irving, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Focus FDD Democratic Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | General | $500 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | General | $300 |
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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 | $595,140 | $40,086 | $47,083 | $39,401 | 11 | $39,401 | $40,086 | $42,027 |
| 2023 | $601,866 | $30,287 | $30,557 | $24,701 | 16 | $24,701 | $30,287 | $37,241 |
| 2022 | $602,156 | $34,066 | $22,442 | $16,450 | 12 | $16,450 | $34,066 | $36,458 |
| 2021 | $590,576 | $36,470 | $21,414 | $15,450 | 10 | $15,450 | $36,470 | $38,713 |
| 2020 | $575,605 | $18,804 | $22,006 | $16,801 | 17 | — | $18,804 | $31,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saraiya Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Immune Deficiency Foundation describes its work as improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people affected by primary immunodeficiency through advocacy, education, and research. Center for Domestic Peace says it works to end domestic violence in Marin by working with survivors, systems, and the community. DFW NCDA Charities says it advances workforce development and career education in automotive service trades through scholarships, technical training, skills competitions, and career awareness programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $39,401. Grants ranged from $101 to $21,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $21,000 to VYO-USA, $5,000 each to Team 4 Tech and the Immune Deficiency Foundation, and $3,000 to the University of Missouri. Other notable grants were $2,000 to Center for Domestic Peace and $1,000 each to Arman Roy Foundation and DFW NCDA Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Naishadh Saraiya as president; Saroj Saraiya as CFO and “DIRECTO”; Ketan Patel as secretary; and Bimal Saraiya and Tejal Patel as directors.
Saraiya Family Foundation is led by Naishadh Saraiya, President & D on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Naishadh Saraiya
President & D
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bimal Saraiya
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Saroj Saraiya
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tejal Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ketan Patel
Secretary & D
On filings since 2020
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 Saraiya Family Foundation
How much does Saraiya Family Foundation give each year?
Saraiya Family Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 16 grants.
What is Saraiya Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Saraiya Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,582, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Saraiya Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Saraiya Family Foundation give grants?
Saraiya Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Maryland (13%).
Does Saraiya Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Saraiya Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Saraiya Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Saraiya Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include VYO-USA ($21,000), Team 4 Tech ($5,000) and Immune Deficiency Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Saraiya Family Foundation?
Saraiya Family Foundation reported $595K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Saraiya Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saraiya Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saraiya Family Foundation's EIN?
Saraiya Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0360031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Saraiya Family 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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