The Sarathy Foundation Trust
The Sarathy Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in Belvedere Tiburon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $180K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Sarathy Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Sarathy Foundation Trust gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $180,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Total assets
- $3,349,431
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Sarathy Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($180K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Sarathy Foundation Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2023) to $370K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Indianapolis, IN | To Support Charitable Giving | $180,000 |
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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 | $3,349,431 | $37,964 | $218,410 | $180,000 | 1 | $185,813 | $31,043 | $168,220 |
| 2023 | $2,310,820 | $-1,783 | $203,187 | $168,000 | 1 | $168,000 | $70,507 | — |
| 2022 | $2,510,985 | $-45,242 | $445,151 | $370,000 | 2 | $370,000 | $48,251 | $161,694 |
| 2021 | $3,013,389 | $547,283 | $38,993 | — | — | — | $547,283 | $158,823 |
| 2020 | $2,508,933 | $80,502 | $48,088 | — | — | — | $80,502 | $146,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sarathy Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sarathy Foundation Trust is led by Maya Bose, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maya Bose
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Sarathy Foundation Trust
How much does The Sarathy Foundation Trust give each year?
The Sarathy Foundation Trust gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 1 grant.
How large is The Sarathy Foundation Trust?
The Sarathy Foundation Trust reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Sarathy Foundation Trust operate?
The Sarathy Foundation Trust has awarded grants in California, Indiana, New York.
What is The Sarathy Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Sarathy Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6789323. 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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