Saavan Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 93-4818981 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$351K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $20,000.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel Charitable Inc | St Louis, MO | General operating | $100,000 |
| Jobtrain Inc | Menlo Park, CA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Lifemoves | Santa Clara, CA | General operating | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General operating | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Irvine, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of California | Sacramento, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| University of California Berkley | Berkeley, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | Wailuku, HI | General operating | $12,000 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | Mountain View, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fatima Sheikh Savitribai Phule Mission | Anaheim, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | Department of dermatology fund | $10,000 |
| Maui Rescue Mission Inc | Kahului, HI | General operating | $8,000 |
| Mountain Childrens Forum Inc | San Jose, CA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Clear Water Fund | Washington, DC | General operating | $3,000 |
| Ada's Cafe | Palo Alto, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Miami, FL | General operating | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $52,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612469349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4818981
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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