Vyas Family Foundation
Vyas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Anaheim, California. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $234,475 to charitable organizations.
Vyas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Vyas Family Foundation gave $234K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 76% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $234,475
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,793
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,026,207
- +9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (13 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (51% 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 Vyas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8245 E Monte Vista Rd 200, Anaheim, CA 92808
Phone: (714) 772-4744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vyas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pratham USA ($100K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 84 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 43% to Texas, 4% to Massachusetts, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vyas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 17 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 119% 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 $100K (2020) to $234K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | General Support Grant | $100,000 |
| Voice of Specially Abled People Inc West Hills, CA | General Support Grant | $50,100 |
| Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles GMC Los Angeles, CA | General Support Grant | $12,500 |
| Param Shakti Peeth of America Found Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General Support Grant | $12,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation Canoga Park, CA | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Global Smile Foundation Norwood, MA | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Brahma Kumaris Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Thetrevorprojectorg West Hollywood, CA | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Sahara Artesia, CA | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Mandir Irvine, CA | General Support Grant | $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 | $4,026,207 | $74,185 | $248,596 | $234,475 | 17 | $234,475 | $74,185 | — |
| 2023 | $3,661,925 | $249,969 | $235,672 | $215,893 | 18 | $215,893 | $227,316 | $180,963 |
| 2022 | $3,645,776 | $111,647 | $235,454 | $210,402 | 22 | $210,402 | $88,783 | $152,348 |
| 2021 | $3,769,901 | $2,280,493 | $219,330 | $204,508 | 20 | $204,508 | $182,846 | $125,978 |
| 2020 | $1,852,427 | $-9,605 | $108,398 | $100,000 | 7 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disability inclusion, health care, education, community services, and religious and charitable services. For example, Voice of Specially Abled People Inc. describes its mission as empowering specially abled people through education, employment, and accessibility. Global Smile Foundation says it seeks to alleviate suffering among underserved patients born with facial congenital deformities, with an emphasis on cleft lips and palates. Mandir describes itself as a devotee-run temple providing spiritual, religious, educational, and charitable services to the local community. Saahas for Cause says it works to educate, empower, and enable the South Asian immigrant community in Southern California.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $234,475. Grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Pratham USA for general support; $50,100 to Voice of Specially Abled People Inc. for general support; $12,500 to Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles GMC; $12,000 to Param Shakti Peeth of America Foundation; and $10,000 each to Akshaya Patra Foundation, Global Smile Foundation, Brahma Kumaris Foundation, and The Trevor Project. The listed grants were for general support. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Mandir and $2,500 to Saahas for Cause.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mahesh Vyas as President and Jayshree Vyas as Secretary.
Vyas Family Foundation is led by Mahesh Vyas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mahesh Vyas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jayshree Vyas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Vyas Family Foundation
How much does Vyas Family Foundation give each year?
Vyas Family Foundation gave $234K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $216K across 18 grants.
What is Vyas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Vyas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,793, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vyas Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Vyas Family Foundation give grants?
Vyas Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Vyas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vyas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vyas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Vyas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pratham USA ($100,000), Voice of Specially Abled People Inc ($50,100) and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles GMC ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vyas Family Foundation?
Vyas Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What does Vyas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disability inclusion, health care, education, community services, and religious and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vyas Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Vyas Family Foundation's EIN?
Vyas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3180121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vyas Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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