The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $86K.
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation gave $91K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,179
- -75.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,026
- -89.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,001
- Total assets
- $3,137,693
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sankara Eye Foundation USA ($42K). Together the top 7 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 22 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $624K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA Milpitas, CA | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $41,833 |
| Aarogya Tech Inc | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Shri Jalaram Argoya Seva Trust | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $17,068 |
| Operation Medical Harrisburg, PA | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $5,001 |
| Ai Robotic Inc Mechanicsburg, PA | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $1,151 |
| Harrisburg Teluga Association Camp Hill, PA | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $1,001 |
| Harrisburg Gujarati Association Camp Hill, PA | To aid in the accomplishment of the charitable purpose of the organization. | $125 |
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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 | $3,137,693 | $94,726 | $118,236 | $91,179 | 7 | $94,892 | $85,760 | $182,071 |
| 2024 | $3,167,537 | $518,237 | $446,110 | $375,748 | 3 | $391,937 | $180,760 | $166,693 |
| 2023 | $3,348,938 | $995,499 | $104,971 | $55,204 | 2 | $60,155 | $937,490 | $145,953 |
| 2022 | $2,476,764 | $112,556 | $365,404 | $319,720 | 3 | $323,959 | $80,492 | $182,756 |
| 2021 | $2,853,378 | $1,066,176 | $177,560 | $128,410 | 7 | — | $185,156 | $119,829 |
| 2020 | $1,994,400 | $496,321 | $670,119 | $623,716 | 3 | — | $218,972 | $94,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harsha H. Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hasu P. Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay H. Shah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil H. Shah
Trustee
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 Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation
How much does The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation give each year?
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation gave $91K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $376K across 3 grants.
What is The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,001, and its average grant was $13,026, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation give grants?
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Camp Hill, PA (2 grants).
Does The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sankara Eye Foundation USA ($41,833), Aarogya Tech Inc ($25,000) and Shri Jalaram Argoya Seva Trust ($17,068), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation?
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hersha H and Hasu P Shah Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2011302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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