SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc is a private foundation based in Allen, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a Dallas-area religious organization, food banks, educational institutions, and organizations providing medical or disaster-related services.
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc at a glance
In short: SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc gave $3K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $202.667), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,040
- +115.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $203
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $62,556
- +11.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc
- 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: 1991 Cousins Trl, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (313) 475-0542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas ($667). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as distributed among recipients in Texas (51%), New Jersey (16%), Washington, DC (16%), Michigan (10%), and Tennessee (3%). The listed recipients also include organizations in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $213; repeat grants $191. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 280% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 469% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2022) to $3K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas Allen, TX | Education and Religious Activities | $667 |
| Life Global Inc Paramus, NJ | 501 | $501 |
| American Redcorss Washington, DC | Help people in natural disaster and blood donation etc | $500 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Provide Food to Nnedy People | $300 |
| University of Detroit Detroit, MI | University | $200 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis, TN | Medical Services | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Hospital and Medical Research | $100 |
| U T Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Hospital Services | $100 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | Free Food to Needy People | $100 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Education University | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,556 | $9,510 | $3,210 | $3,040 | 15 | $3,040 | — |
| 2024 | $56,256 | $20,105 | $1,581 | $1,410 | 8 | $6,515 | — |
| 2023 | $37,732 | $17,003 | $1,350 | $1,179 | 10 | $1,350 | — |
| 2022 | $22,079 | $23,050 | $971 | $800 | 11 | $971 | $207 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including religious activities, food assistance, education, health and medical services, disaster response, and community support. For example, LIFE GLOBAL INC describes its mission as providing community and global support to lifesaving initiatives. The North Texas Food Bank describes itself as a hunger-relief organization serving North Texas through a network of partner agencies; Tarrant Area Food Bank says its mission is to alleviate hunger and improve health. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through clinical care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $3,040. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $667, with a median of $100.
Among its reported 2025 grants were $667 to Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas for education and religious activities, $501 to LIFE GLOBAL INC, $500 to American Red Cross for disaster and blood-donation-related assistance, and $300 to North Texas Food Bank to provide food to people in need. Other reported grants included $200 to University of Detroit and $100 each to St. Jude Children’s Research, Mayo Clinic, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Tarrant Area Food Bank, University of Michigan, and American Cancer Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dipak Shah was listed as CEO on the 2025 filing.
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc is led by Dipak Shah, CEO on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dipak Shah
CEO
On filings since 2021
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 SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc
How much does SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc give each year?
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc gave $3K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 8 grants.
What is SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's typical grant size?
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $203, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc that year got $213 on average.
Where does SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc give grants?
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc gives mostly in Texas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Allen, TX (2 grants).
Does SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's largest grantees?
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's largest 2025 grantees include Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas ($667), Life Global Inc ($501) and American Redcorss ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc?
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What does SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including religious activities, food assistance, education, health and medical services, disaster response, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc?
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 SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's EIN?
SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3759842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does SHAH FAMILY FOUNDATION inc 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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