The Sheth Family Foundation
The Sheth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Duluth, Georgia, funded by Professor Jagdish N. Sheth and his wife, Madhu Sheth. Established in 2008, it supports education, wellness, and sustainability in the United States and India, with particular attention to metro Atlanta, the Indian community, and universities.
The Sheth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sheth Family Foundation gave $111K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,988
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,363
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,230,831
- +31.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (13 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sheth Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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An application form can be obtained by writing directly to the foundation. It requests basic information about the grant seeker and the purpose of the funding request. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jagdish N Sheth
Mailing address: 2295 Sugarloaf Club Drive, Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: (404) 325-0757
Website: https://shethfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sheth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tie-Atlanta Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 203 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports work in the United States and India, with particular emphasis on metro Atlanta and the Indian community. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (61%), New York (10%), Texas (9%), North Carolina (5%), and Washington (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sheth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 33 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2024) to $417K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tie-Atlanta Foundation Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American India Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $9,993 |
| Emory Giving Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Jain Society of Greater Atlanta Norcross, GA | Unrestricted | $8,929 |
| Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| SEWA International Inc Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Synergies Work - Eddie Awards Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,352 |
| Jaina Education Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $5,001 |
| Emory University Advancement Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Georgia Indo American Norcross, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,230,831 | $402,466 | $124,345 | $110,988 | 33 | $113,781 | $40,952 | $35,035 |
| 2023 | $934,913 | $28,712 | $156,146 | $156,146 | 45 | $156,146 | $28,712 | $38,343 |
| 2022 | $1,050,964 | $111,033 | $423,801 | $417,135 | 41 | $417,135 | $31,033 | $36,377 |
| 2021 | $1,332,712 | $207,158 | $188,510 | $165,222 | 41 | $165,222 | $152,158 | $46,623 |
| 2020 | $1,311,065 | $23,769 | $121,029 | $118,355 | 43 | — | $23,769 | $67,996 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sheth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it fosters education, wellness, and sustainability. Its website describes support for organizations including the American India Foundation, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Akshaya Patra Foundation, the Carter Center, Emory University, and the Jain community in Atlanta.
Its 2024 grantees reflect varied activities. For example, Sewa International describes its work as serving people in distress, aiding local communities, and promoting volunteerism. Tasveer says it presents films, forums, visual arts, and performances to engage and empower the South Asian community. The Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $110,988. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to Tie-Atlanta Foundation, $9,993 to American India Foundation, $9,000 to Emory Giving, $8,929 to Jain Society of Greater Atlanta, and $7,500 to Georgia Tech. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jagdish N. Sheth and Madhuri J. Sheth as trustees.
The Sheth Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jagdish N Sheth MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madhuri J Sheth
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 Sheth Family Foundation
How much does The Sheth Family Foundation give each year?
The Sheth Family Foundation gave $111K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 45 grants.
What is The Sheth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sheth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,363, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sheth Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Sheth Family Foundation give grants?
The Sheth Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Norcross, GA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Sheth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sheth Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sheth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sheth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tie-Atlanta Foundation ($10,000), American India Foundation ($9,993) and Emory Giving ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sheth Family Foundation?
The Sheth Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sheth Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it fosters education, wellness, and sustainability. Its website describes support for organizations including the American India Foundation, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Akshaya Patra Foundation, the Carter Center, Emory University, and the Jain community in Atlanta. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sheth Family Foundation?
An application form can be obtained by writing directly to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sheth Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sheth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2498469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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