The Giggle Foundation
The Giggle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Peoria, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Giggle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Giggle Foundation gave $70K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,625
- Total assets
- $676,362
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Giggle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($25K). Together the top 8 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Giggle Foundation gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc New York, NY | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Joseph Thomas Foundation Abilene, TX | Philanthropic | $1,250 |
| Hope House Menard, TX | Philanthropic | $1,250 |
| Harmony Family Services Inc Abilene, TX | Philanthropic | $1,250 |
| Dyess We Care Team Dyess AFB, TX | Philanthropic | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676,362 | $79,316 | $70,078 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $9,316 | $57,824 |
| 2024 | $653,712 | $78,471 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,000 | $8,471 | $49,450 |
| 2023 | $315,240 | $65,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $320,240 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,000 | $4,474 | — |
| 2021 | $862,310 | $360 | $34,100 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $360 | $37,354 |
| 2020 | $693,534 | $987 | $39 | — | — | — | $973 | $29,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Giggle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Giggle Foundation is led by Sanat Patel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sanat Patel
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jagruti Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sundip Patel
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Mansour
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Giggle Foundation
How much does The Giggle Foundation give each year?
The Giggle Foundation gave $70K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is The Giggle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Giggle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,625, and its average grant was $8,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Giggle Foundation give grants?
The Giggle Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (36%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (2 grants).
Does The Giggle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Giggle Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic" (8 grants).
Who are The Giggle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Giggle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($25,000), Pratham USA ($20,000) and British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Giggle Foundation?
The Giggle Foundation reported $676K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Giggle Foundation's EIN?
The Giggle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1156385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Giggle Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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