SS Family Foundation
SS Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $4,120,835, including support for universities, arts and community organizations, and a contribution to a donor-advised fund.
SS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: SS Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $412K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,120,835
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $412,084
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,768
- Total assets
- $48,127,517
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SS Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1800 114Th Ave Se 210, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 620-4142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($2.7M). Together the top 8 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that recipients in Pennsylvania received 66% of grant dollars, Washington recipients received 29%, and California recipients received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How SS Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to Donor-Advised Fund | $2,700,000 |
| Omprakash Seattle, WA | Plaksha University | $747,800 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Support of India Center at Seattle University | $400,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Support | $216,500 |
| Seattle Center Foundation Seattle, WA | Gandhi Ji Statue Installation | $11,035 |
| Tasveer Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,500 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring Bellevue, WA | One Heart One Community Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Support of Mens Soccer Team | $7,500 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Support of Womans Soccer Team | $7,500 |
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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 | $48,127,517 | $1,871,612 | $5,045,409 | $4,120,835 | 10 | $4,120,835 | $2,119,132 | $3,104,428 |
| 2023 | $51,299,102 | $1,362,072 | $5,129,623 | $3,210,000 | 3 | $3,210,000 | — | $2,918,403 |
| 2022 | $56,496,291 | $-2,498,219 | $3,840,191 | $3,185,000 | 1 | $3,190,693 | — | $2,918,737 |
| 2021 | $62,825,821 | $1,820,499 | $3,196,129 | $1,632,013 | 1 | $1,633,513 | $1,258,991 | $3,460,581 |
| 2020 | $64,187,187 | $128,205,769 | — | — | — | — | $64,185,769 | $1,632,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Plaksha University, Seattle University’s India Center and men’s and women’s soccer teams, general support for Stanford University and Tasveer, and a Gandhi Ji statue installation.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Tasveer says its mission is to curate films, forums, visual arts, and performances that engage and empower the South Asian community. Seattle University describes its mission as educating the whole person, fostering professional formation, and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Seattle Center Foundation says it supports Seattle Center through advocacy for public support and private funding for major capital and program improvements. National Philanthropic Trust describes its mission as increasing philanthropy by providing expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $4,120,835. The median itemized grant was $10,768; grants ranged from $7,500 to $2,700,000. Notable grants included $2,700,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for a contribution to a donor-advised fund, $400,000 to Seattle University for support of its India Center, and $216,500 to Stanford University for general support. The filing also lists $747,800 for Plaksha University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gurpreet Singh, Thomas Falkner, and Anil Garg as directors.
SS Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gurpreet Singh
Director
Director & President → Directorpresident, 2022
Directorpresident → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Falkner
Director
Director & Secretary → Directorsecretarty, 2022
Directorsecretarty → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anil Garg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Evan Wirkkala (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarpal Singh (2020) — Director
- Former: Virendra Prasad (2020) — Director
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 SS Family Foundation
How much does SS Family Foundation give each year?
SS Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 3 grants.
What is SS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
SS Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,768, and its average grant was $412,084, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SS Family Foundation give grants?
SS Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants).
Does SS Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of SS Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
SS Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($2,700,000), Omprakash ($747,800) and Seattle University ($415,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SS Family Foundation?
SS Family Foundation reported $48.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SS Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Plaksha University, Seattle University’s India Center and men’s and women’s soccer teams, general support for Stanford University and Tasveer, and a Gandhi Ji statue installation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SS 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 SS Family Foundation's EIN?
SS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5190233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does SS 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). SS Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ss-family-foundation-morg_ac2d1436cf6f48a297cef39fc5ea58a0
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