Shoba Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 84-4025392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$129K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | Donation | $45,000 |
| Wpln Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | Donation | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | Nashville, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wnpt Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pencil | Nashville, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Middle School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Metro Nashville Parks | Nashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Nashville Aquatic Club | Nashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Nashville, TN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Shower the People | Nashville, TN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $122,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $127,853 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4025392
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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