The Sharda Family Foundation
The Sharda Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $71K.
The Sharda Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sharda Family Foundation gave $99K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,035
- +70.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,379
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,156,796
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (43% 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 Sharda Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfax County Government ($38K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sharda Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $99K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-American Center Inc Fort Myers, FL | General & Unrestricted | $37,000 |
| Fairfax County Government Fairfax, VA | To benefit the Fairfax County Police Department | $20,000 |
| Fairfax County Government Fairfax, VA | To benefit the Fire Department | $18,035 |
| Edu-Girls Inc Bethesda, MD | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | Support Child Education | $5,000 |
| Sewa International Inc Sugarland, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Global Womens Empowerment Network Woodland HLS, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Northern Virginia Bengali Ass Chantilly, VA | Promoting Indian Culture | $4,500 |
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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 | $2,156,796 | $113,587 | $153,976 | $99,035 | 8 | $110,093 | $71,354 | $116,352 |
| 2024 | $2,195,185 | $86,309 | $156,960 | $58,000 | 6 | $115,615 | $86,465 | $112,677 |
| 2023 | $2,274,836 | $-67,246 | $160,351 | $82,000 | 4 | $122,381 | $27,412 | $113,428 |
| 2022 | $2,502,433 | $26,899 | $79,570 | $35,000 | 2 | $49,266 | $4,944 | $123,615 |
| 2021 | $2,555,104 | $1,391,228 | $42,967 | $20,000 | 2 | $33,245 | $381,566 | $64,126 |
| 2020 | $1,206,843 | $1,141,406 | $8,835 | — | — | — | $6,735 | $31,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharda Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sharda Family Foundation is led by Sandesh Sharda, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandesh Sharda
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Sharda Family Foundation
How much does The Sharda Family Foundation give each year?
The Sharda Family Foundation gave $99K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is The Sharda Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sharda Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,379, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sharda Family Foundation give grants?
The Sharda Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (37%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfax, VA (2 grants).
Does The Sharda Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Sharda Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sharda Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sharda Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fairfax County Government ($38,035 across 2 grants), Indo-American Center Inc ($37,000) and Edu-Girls Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sharda Family Foundation?
The Sharda Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (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 Sharda Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sharda Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3782168. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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