Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kirkland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $437K. Net investment income was $607K.
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation at a glance
In short: Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation gave $437K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $437,000
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,556
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,902,506
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Prep School ($280K). Together the top 8 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 43 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2020) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $437K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Prep School Seattle, WA | Support programs to develop each student's potential to become an intellectually courageous and socially responsible citizen of the world. | $280,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Support programs to develop each student's potential to become an intellectually courageous and socially responsible citizen of the world. | $30,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation Malibu, CA | Support, promote and amplify the work of creative activists | $25,000 |
| Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Seattle, WA | Support Cancer Research. | $25,000 |
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | To support the creation of transformative educational and career opportunities to scholars and their families. | $25,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | To support quality, clinical and compassionate care for children and their families. | $20,000 |
| Canary Foundation Woodside, CA | Support Cancer Research. | $20,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | To support quality, clinical and compassionate care for children and their families. | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Comm Foundation Bozeman, MT | To support the promotion of art, education, community service and conservation. | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,902,506 | $637,277 | $458,325 | $437,000 | 9 | $440,347 | $606,541 | $243,062 |
| 2023 | $4,723,554 | $120,900 | $453,825 | $434,500 | 8 | $437,590 | $104,665 | $235,008 |
| 2022 | $5,056,479 | $279,315 | $479,924 | $459,500 | 9 | $463,003 | $246,451 | $258,554 |
| 2021 | $5,393,113 | $727,484 | $1,038,537 | $1,017,000 | 10 | $1,021,302 | $710,249 | $284,327 |
| 2020 | $5,541,756 | $659,345 | $201,603 | $154,000 | 7 | — | $617,622 | $239,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation is led by Sujal Patel, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sujal Patel
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meera Patel
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation
How much does Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation give each year?
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation gave $437K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $435K across 8 grants.
What is Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's typical grant size?
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $48,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation give grants?
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants).
Does Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's largest grantees?
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University Prep School ($280,000), Seattle Childrens Hospital Foundation ($30,000 across 2 grants) and University of Washington Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation?
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $440K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's EIN?
Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4038029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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