The Sahai Family Foundation appears to favor practical, community-level investments in education, civic engagement, and basic needs, with both international (notably India-focused) and U.S. state-level recipients. They make a handful of larger gifts to mission-driven NGOs (e.g., Pratham USA, Ashiyaana) alongside smaller, targeted grants to local organizations addressing food security, STEM education, and civic participation. Several grantees receive repeat support, suggesting sustained relationships rather than one-off gifts.
Moderately concentrated: a mix of a few sizable grants and several smaller awards, with repeat funding to select grantees and a balance between international education and U.S. state/local nonprofits (notably Idaho and Northern Virginia). Some giving is routed through donor-advised vehicles.
Sahai Family Foundation’s largest recent grants show a strong pattern of repeat support for a small set of organizations: Pratham USA received $27,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024, while Ashiyaana received $18,000 in 2024 and $15,500 in 2025. Those awards point to a grantmaker that backs mission-driven nonprofits over multiple years rather than making isolated gifts. The foundation also makes smaller awards in the same circles, including support for food security, civic participation, and education-related work. Its recent grants include both U.S. and international recipients, with most dollars going to U.S.-based organizations and a smaller share reaching the UK. The portfolio mixes larger grants and many grants in the low-thousands, which fits a foundation with annual giving of $210,276 and total assets under $1 million. The pattern suggests a hands-on, community-oriented approach: sustained support for literacy and education, diaspora and immigrant services, and selected public-interest advocacy groups. Pratham USA and Ashiyaana stand out as recurring grantees, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-off project funding.
Education is a clear thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. Pratham USA received $27,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024 to support its mission, and Idaho STEM Action Center received $5,616 in 2023 for the same broad purpose. A second cluster centers on basic needs and community support. Idaho Food Bank was awarded $11,164 in 2023 and another $7,000 in 2023, while Food Recovery Network received $2,000 in 2023 for mission support. The foundation also funds civic and reproductive-rights organizations. LWV Fairfax Education Fund received $6,000 in 2025 and $2,000 in 2023, and Reproductive Freedom for All received $2,000 in 2025. In the South Asian and diaspora space, Ashiyaana received $18,000 in 2024 and $15,500 in 2025.
Typical grants cluster at modest levels: p25 is $1,000, median is $2,000, and p75 is $4,000. That distribution shows a base of small awards with a few larger grants at the top end. The recent record also shows repeat giving: Pratham USA, Ashiyaana, Idaho Food Bank, and LWV Fairfax Education Fund each appear in more than one year, which points to ongoing relationships. The foundation appears to use flexible support, with grants described as supporting mission and furthering cause. It does not fund individuals and makes no program-related investments.
$47K
$995K
$186K
$49K
Most grants fall between $1K and $4K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$4K
About 16% of grants go to recipients in DC.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Sahai Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 44 | $207K | 93.6% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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Notable grantees: Pratham USA, Ashiyaana, Idaho Food Bank, Idaho STEM Action Center, LWV Fairfax Education Fund
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, with 44 grants, or 93.6%, in the United States and 3 grants in the UK. Texas appears repeatedly through Houston-based Pratham USA, while Idaho recipients include Meridian and Boise. Northern Virginia also shows up through Annandale and Bethesda-area giving nearby, and Washington, DC is another frequent recipient location. The UK grants are tied to London.
Recent grants go to education and literacy groups, food banks, civic-engagement organizations, reproductive-rights nonprofits, and diaspora/community-service organizations. Named recipients include Pratham USA, Idaho Food Bank, LWV Fairfax Education Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, and Ashiyaana.
The middle of the distribution is small: p25 is $1,000, median is $2,000, and p75 is $4,000. That means most awards sit in the low-thousands, with a smaller number of larger gifts.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Pratham USA in 2023 and 2024, Ashiyaana in 2024 and 2025, Idaho Food Bank in 2023, and LWV Fairfax Education Fund in 2023 and 2025. That pattern suggests repeat support rather than one-time gifts.
The top state by grant count is Texas, while the recipient-country mix is mostly U.S.-based: 44 grants in the United States and 3 in the UK. Houston, Meridian, Boise, Annandale, and Washington, DC all appear in the recent grants list.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and its recent grants are all to organizations such as Pratham USA, Idaho Food Bank, and LWV Fairfax Education Fund.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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| $3K |
6.4% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab DAF | Omaha, NE | $20,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Ashiyaana | Bethesda, MD | $15,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| LWV Fairfax Education Fund | Annandale, VA | $6,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| National Association of Pregnant Wo | New York, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Washington DC, DC | $2,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| CHEC Foundation | HERNDON, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Karuna Charities | Potomac, MD | $500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Pratham USA | Houston, TX | $25,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Ashiyaana | Bethesda, MD | $18,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Pregnancy Justice | New York, NY | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Naral Pro Choice now called Reprodu | Washington DC, DC | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Pratham USA | Houston, TX | $27,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| IDAHO FOOD BANK | MERIDIAN, ID | $11,164 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| Highlander Centre | New Market, TN | $7,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Idaho Food Bank | Meridian, ID | $7,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| IDAHO STEM ACTION CENTER | BOISE, ID | $5,616 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| Drug Policy Alliance | New York, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| HIGHLANDER RESEARCH | NEWMARKET, TN | $5,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | Vienna, VA | $4,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| LWV US | Washington DC, DC | $4,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| WOLFTRAP | VIENNA, VA | $4,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $3,500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| LWL FAIRFAX ED FUND | ANNANDALE, VA | $3,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| LWV ED FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| LWV Fairfax Education Fund | Annandale, VA | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| KARUNA CHARITIES | POTOMAC, MD | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| PRATHAM USA | HOUSTON, TX | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| NATIONAL ADV FOR PREGNANT WOMEN | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| Food Recovery Network | Washington DC, DC | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| National Advocate for Pregnant Wome | New York, NY | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| GRETA ORMAND STREET HOSPITAL CHARITY | LONDON | $1,974 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | LIC, NY | $1,665 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| ALL STAR PROJECTS | NEW YORK, NY | $1,217 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| Karuna Charities | Potomac, MD | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Ashiyaana | Bethesda, MD | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| CHEC Foundation | HERNDON, VA | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| Naral Pro Choice now called Reprodu | Washington DC, DC | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| NARAL PRO CHOICE | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | HEREFORDSHIRE | $922 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| Physicians for Human Rights | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| National Coalition Against Domestic | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE |
| NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | DENVER, CO | $500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| ADA DEVELOPERS ACADEMY | SEATTLE, WA | $440 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| BELLEVUE SPRINGS LIFE | BELLEVUE, WA | $435 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
| IN 2 SCIENCE | LONDON | $343 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE. |
Charles Schwab DAF
$20,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
Ashiyaana
$15,500TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
LWV Fairfax Education Fund
$6,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
National Association of Pregnant Wo
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
CHEC Foundation
$1,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
Karuna Charities
$500TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
Ashiyaana
$18,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
Naral Pro Choice now called Reprodu
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
LWV US
$4,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
WOLFTRAP
$4,000TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
LWL FAIRFAX ED FUND
$3,000TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
LWV ED FUND
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
LWV Fairfax Education Fund
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
KARUNA CHARITIES
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
NATIONAL ADV FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
National Advocate for Pregnant Wome
$2,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
GRETA ORMAND STREET HOSPITAL CHARITY
$1,974TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
$1,665TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
ALL STAR PROJECTS
$1,217TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
Karuna Charities
$1,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
Ashiyaana
$1,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
CHEC Foundation
$1,000TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
NARAL PRO CHOICE
$1,000TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
$922TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
National Coalition Against Domestic
$500TO SUPPORT THEIRMISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE
NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
$500TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
BELLEVUE SPRINGS LIFE
$435TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.
IN 2 SCIENCE
$343TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND FURTHER THEIR CAUSE.