Tim Sharma Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 47-5631859 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$289K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$19,186
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,593 and $33,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $58,370 |
| Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $38,370 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $33,500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $33,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $32,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $19,186 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $19,186 |
| Daysforgirlsorg | Mount Vernon, WA | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $19,186 |
| Project Freedom Ride | Evans, GA | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $9,593 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $9,593 |
| Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To support the donee organization's chartiable purposes | $103 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,587 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512549349101206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5631859
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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