Sheth Global Foundation Inc
The mission of the Sheth Global Foundation is to carry out the purposes of the community foundation for greater atlanta. The mission is also to further the development and recognition of scholars and scholarship in marketing globally by providing support to grant awarding recipient organizations. The Sheth Global Foundation enjoys high name recognition amongst marketing scholars, partly due to the various programs and organizations it supports, and partly due to the prestige and recognition that sheth awards represent. In turn, scholars who benefit from the foundation are also committed to the goals and missions of the foundation.
Sheth Global Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sheth Global Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $201K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,203,020
- +633.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,503
- +877.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,100
- Total assets
- $6,709,355
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sheth Global Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 6 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sheth Global Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 501% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $82K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Fund New DAF and Operational Support | $1,114,596 |
| American Marketing Association Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $29,224 |
| Academy of International Business East Lansing, MI | General Operating Support | $22,200 |
| European Marking Academy (Emac) | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Society for Consumer Psychology Fort Worth, TX | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,709,355 | $631,620 | $1,256,792 | $1,203,020 | 6 | $631,620 |
| 2023 | $6,433,419 | $169,507 | $222,113 | $164,115 | 8 | $169,507 |
| 2022 | $6,005,432 | $800,000 | $145,894 | $82,715 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $6,287,731 | $572,200 | $277,968 | $200,215 | 3 | $422,200 |
| 2020 | $5,698,469 | $450,000 | $99,043 | $81,915 | 4 | — |
About Sheth Global Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sheth Global Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $632K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sheth Global Foundation Inc is led by Laura Hilado, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Hilado
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Jagdish N. Sheth
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Bowman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Bernhardt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rajen Sheth
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alison L. O'Carroll (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruth N. Bolton (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Laura Hilado (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sheth Global Foundation Inc
How much does Sheth Global Foundation Inc give each year?
Sheth Global Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $164K across 8 grants.
What is Sheth Global Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sheth Global Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,100, and its average grant was $200,503, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sheth Global Foundation Inc give grants?
Sheth Global Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Sheth Global Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sheth Global Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Sheth Global Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sheth Global Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc ($1,114,596), American Marketing Association ($29,224) and Academy of International Business ($22,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheth Global Foundation Inc?
Sheth Global Foundation Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $632K.
What is Sheth Global Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sheth Global Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4222626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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