The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $468K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation gave $38K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,152
- +1426.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,359
- +154.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,751
- Total assets
- $468,274
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (74% 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 The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SPHT Hanumn Temple ($10K). Together the top 6 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation gives
- Giving grew 282% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $3K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPHT Hanumn Temple Dublin, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA Milipitas, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American India Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ravi Sashi Bellare Arts Foundation Chino Hills, CA | Charitable | $7,501 |
| Cal Alumni Association Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $400 |
| Friends of Armenia Encino, CA | Charitable | $251 |
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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 | $468,274 | $16,658 | $43,379 | $38,152 | 6 | $38,152 | $16,658 | $32,012 |
| 2023 | $479,995 | $-1,512 | $2,550 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $4 | $27,645 |
| 2022 | $484,057 | $5 | $10,049 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,024 | $5 | $27,079 |
| 2021 | $494,101 | $9,634 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $9,634 | $33,830 |
| 2020 | $494,467 | $-5,533 | — | — | — | — | $86 | $25,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation is led by Rajiv Shah, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rajiv Shah
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanjana Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archana
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Archana Shah (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation
How much does The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation give each year?
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation gave $38K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,751, and its average grant was $6,359, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation give grants?
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%).
Does The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include SPHT Hanumn Temple ($10,000), Sankara Eye Foundation USA ($10,000) and American India Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation?
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation reported $468K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's EIN?
The Rajiv and Archana Shah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4064409. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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