Kathryn and Vishnoo Shahani Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 34-1486562 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$336K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincy HAT Foundation | St Louis, MO | Gen Pur 2024 & 2025 | $80,000 |
| Seven Hills Schools | Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Cinn Shakespeare Co | Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $50,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Rippa Passes, KY | Gen Purpose - Music Dept | $10,000 |
| CiNN Chamber Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Fndtn | Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jazz Vivaci Org | Cincinnati, OH | General Program | $10,000 |
| Sik Gurduwara of NC Fdtn | Durham, NC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| LightHouse Family Services | Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| FoundHouse IHN | Cincinnati, OH | General Program - Housing Futures B F Project | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Fdtn of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cinn | Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Clifton Cultural Arts Ctr | Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Found House IHN | Cincinnati, OH | Gen Pur 2025 | $5,000 |
| Ghostlight Stage Fndn | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Tunnel To Towers | Stanon Island, NY | General Program | $2,500 |
| Ekal Vidvalaya Fdtn | Houston, TX | Gen Pur | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Topeka, KS | General Program | $2,500 |
| Hamilton Community Fdtn | Hamilton, OH | Linderweld Kiwanis Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $336,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $333,500 | 20 |
| 2022 | $243,400 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610579349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1486562
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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