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Shaa Foundation

EIN 45-5530617 · CA · NTEE S20

Public & Societal Benefit funderPublic & Societal Benefit funders in CaliforniaAll California foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$50 Funds in CA, PA, MD +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Shaa Foundation based in CA paid 11 grants totaling $585 to 11 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $100, with a median of $50. Its largest recipients included LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, University of Maryland, and ASPCA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$157,282
Giving (latest yr)
$585
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$50
Recipients
11
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lehigh University$100
  • University of Maryland$100
  • Aspca$50
  • Best Friends Animal Society$50
  • Humane Society Silicon Valley$50

Where grants went

  • California$135 · 4 grants
  • Pennsylvania$100 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$100 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$100 · 2 grants
  • Tennessee$50 · 1 grant
  • New York$50 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
Support Lehigh fund
$100
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Help to reimagine teaching and learning
$100
St Jude Childrens Research Hospita
Memphis, TN
support pediatric treatment and research focused on childrens catastrophic diseases particularly leukemia and other cancers
$50
The Humane Society of The UNITED STATES
Washington, DC
Encourage empathy and understanding of animal welfare issues promoting a kinder world for all creatures.
$50
Humane Society Silicon Valley
Milpitas, CA
Save lives keep families together and create a better future for pets and their people.
$50
World Wildlife Fund Inc
Washington, DC
Inspire young people to develop a love for nature and take action to protect the planet.
$50
Aspca
New York, NY
Animal rescue and protection
$50
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Lifesaving for dogs and cats
$50
Alzheimers Association
San Jose, CA
Provide education support and resources to navigate the challenges of living with dementia and to help maintain quality of life.
$35
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
To end hunger in our community
$25
California State Parks Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all
$25

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Shaa Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Shaa Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 7 states.

In its most recent filing, Shaa Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $585. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $100 (median $50).

Recent recipients include LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, University of Maryland, ASPCA, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Shaa Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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