Tim Sharma Foundation
The Tim Sharma Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported giving $288,587 through 13 grants to charitable organizations.
Tim Sharma Foundation at a glance
In short: Tim Sharma Foundation gave $289K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $288,587
- +28758.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,199
- +2119.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,186
- Total assets
- $3,639,303
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tim Sharma Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7505 Fannin Street 304, Houston, TX 77054
Phone: (713) 790-1155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tim Sharma Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ($58K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states; the largest reported recipient-state shares were California (27%), Virginia (13%), Illinois (12%), Connecticut (11%), and New York (11%). It also made grants to organizations in Texas and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tim Sharma Foundation gives
- Giving grew 792% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $289K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network El Segundo, CA | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $58,370 |
| Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $38,370 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $33,500 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $33,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $32,500 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $19,186 |
| Room to Read San Francisco, CA | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $19,186 |
| Daysforgirlsorg Mount Vernon, WA | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $19,186 |
| Project Freedom Ride Evans, GA | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes | $9,593 |
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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 | $3,639,303 | $136,862 | $438,098 | $288,587 | 13 | $288,587 | — | $182,789 |
| 2023 | $3,940,539 | $740,000 | $49,701 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — | $172,045 |
| 2022 | $3,250,240 | $1,749,157 | $141,934 | $109,900 | 6 | $109,900 | — | $105,450 |
| 2021 | $1,662,532 | $1,376,834 | $40,045 | $32,361 | 9 | $32,361 | $1,371,500 | $19,307 |
| 2020 | $325,743 | $155,551 | $185,077 | $129,526 | 1 | — | — | $164,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tim Sharma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include pancreatic cancer research and patient advocacy, health care worker well-being, heart health, literacy and gender equality, veterans’ well-being, and other charitable purposes.
For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says its mission is to improve the lives of people affected by pancreatic cancer through research, community-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy. Room to Read says it envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $288,587. Grant amounts ranged from $103 to $58,370, with a median of $19,186.
The largest grants included $58,370 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, $38,370 to the Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, $33,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $33,000 to Save the Children, and $32,500 to Doctors Without Borders. Other listed recipients included the American Heart Association and Room to Read, each at $19,186; Project Freedom Ride, at $15,000; and Wounded Warrior Project, at $103.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ramesh Girjashanker as president, Trey Miller as vice president and secretary/treasurer, and Ruth Sharma as vice president.
Tim Sharma Foundation is led by Ramesh Girjashanker, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ramesh Girjashanker
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trey Miller
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Ruth Sharma
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nathaniel Sharma (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy L. D. Sharma (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $3K, to Trey Miller (Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Tim Sharma Foundation
How much does Tim Sharma Foundation give each year?
Tim Sharma Foundation gave $289K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Tim Sharma Foundation's typical grant size?
Tim Sharma Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,186, and its average grant was $22,199, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tim Sharma Foundation give grants?
Tim Sharma Foundation's top state is California, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Tim Sharma Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Tim Sharma Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Donee Organization's Chartiable Purposes" (13 grants).
Who are Tim Sharma Foundation's largest grantees?
Tim Sharma Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ($58,370), Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation ($38,370) and Alzheimers Association ($33,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tim Sharma Foundation?
Tim Sharma Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tim Sharma Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include pancreatic cancer research and patient advocacy, health care worker well-being, heart health, literacy and gender equality, veterans’ well-being, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tim Sharma Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tim Sharma Foundation's EIN?
Tim Sharma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5631859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tim Sharma Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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