The Sita Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-0011433
Foundation Overview
Based in Saratoga, CA, The Sita Foundation has awarded 300 grants totaling $18,055,726 to organizations in Massachusetts, California and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2 to $4,302,697, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$18,055,726
Total Assets
$9,496,011
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Growth
+300%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
2 of 11 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
California
63% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 20 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (15%), San Jose (14%), San Carlos (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+283%
Strong 283% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sita Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $70,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Csu Foundation | $25,262 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $50,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2024 |
| Drexel University | $100,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Helping Hands Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Akshaya Usa | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Global Hunger | 2024 |
| Indian Student Alumni | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Sita Fund | $3,000,000 | Saratoga, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| H2h Foundation | $7,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $20,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| Csu Foundation | $26,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $25,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2023 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $4,002 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Of Silicon Valley | $1,001 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Sita Fund | $4,302,697 | Saratoga, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Iit Maana | $500 | Cupertino, CA, US | Foreign Aid | 2023 |
| India Literacy Project | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | $5,000 | Englewood, OH, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| Svcc Employee Scholarship Fnd | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Hudson Community College | $201 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| H2h Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| Csu Foundation | $26,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $25,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2023 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $4,002 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Of Silicon Valley | $1,001 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Sita Fund | $4,302,697 | Saratoga, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Iit Maana | $500 | Cupertino, CA, US | Foreign Aid | 2023 |
| India Literacy Project | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | $5,000 | Englewood, OH, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| Svcc Employee Scholarship Fnd | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Hudson Community College | $201 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| H2h Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $120,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Csu Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Konkani Charitable Fund | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Orphanage Support India | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $50,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $50,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Care | 2022 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $5,001 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $10,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $40,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| One School At A Time | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Helping Hands | $1,001 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Akshaya Usa | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Global Hunger | 2022 |
| Chitrapur Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Langhorne, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Teach United | $20,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Asha For Education | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Brain Behavior Research | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| German International School Of Sili | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Global Giving | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Indian Student Alumni | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Art And Photography | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Open Collective Foundation | $5,000 | Covina, CA, US | Education, Social Impact | 2022 |
| Room To Read | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Institute | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Santa Clara University | $20,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Shri Sankara Cancer Foundation | $10,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| South Asian Heart Center | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $40,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Unhcr Voluntary Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Humanitarian Support | 2022 |
| World Art West | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Art Support | 2022 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Fomvorg | $1,750 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts & Music | 2022 |
| Livermore Temple | $501 | Livermore, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $250 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $120,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Csu Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Konkani Charitable Fund | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Orphanage Support India | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $50,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $50,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Care | 2022 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $5,001 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $10,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $40,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| One School At A Time | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Helping Hands | $1,001 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Akshaya Usa | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Global Hunger | 2022 |
| Chitrapur Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Langhorne, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Teach United | $20,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Asha For Education | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Brain Behavior Research | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| German International School Of Sili | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Global Giving | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Indian Student Alumni | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Art And Photography | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Open Collective Foundation | $5,000 | Covina, CA, US | Education, Social Impact | 2022 |
| Room To Read | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Institute | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Santa Clara University | $20,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Shri Sankara Cancer Foundation | $10,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| South Asian Heart Center | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $40,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Unhcr Voluntary Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Humanitarian Support | 2022 |
| World Art West | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Art Support | 2022 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Fomvorg | $1,750 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts & Music | 2022 |
| Livermore Temple | $501 | Livermore, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $250 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $120,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Csu Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Konkani Charitable Fund | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Orphanage Support India | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $50,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $50,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Care | 2022 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $5,001 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $10,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $40,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| One School At A Time | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Helping Hands | $1,001 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Akshaya Usa | $20,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Global Hunger | 2022 |
| Chitrapur Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Langhorne, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Teach United | $20,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Asha For Education | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Brain Behavior Research | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| German International School Of Sili | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Global Giving | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Indian Student Alumni | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Art And Photography | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Open Collective Foundation | $5,000 | Covina, CA, US | Education, Social Impact | 2022 |
| Room To Read | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Institute | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Santa Clara University | $20,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Shri Sankara Cancer Foundation | $10,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| South Asian Heart Center | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $40,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Unhcr Voluntary Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Humanitarian Support | 2022 |
| World Art West | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Art Support | 2022 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Fomvorg | $1,750 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts & Music | 2022 |
| Livermore Temple | $501 | Livermore, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $250 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $120,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $100,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Csu Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Konkani Charitable Fund | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Orphanage Support India | 2021 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $50,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2021 |
| Drexel University | $50,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Care | 2021 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $4,250 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $10,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| One School At A Time | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Helping Hands | $400 | Reseda, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Akshaya Usa | $80,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Global Hunger | 2021 |
| Chitrapur Heritage Foundation | $15,000 | Langhorne, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Gamble Garden | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Nature Site | 2021 |
| Give Foundation | $20,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Iit Madras Foundation | $50,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Livermore Temple | $1,001 | Livermore, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Lung Cancer Foundation | $900 | New Ulm, MN, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Teach United | $15,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Uc Davis | $50,000 | Davis, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| World Leadership Foundation | $12,500 | Boulder, CO, US | Civil Liberties | 2021 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $120,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $40,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Csu Foundation | $48,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Insaf | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Konkani Charitable Fund | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Orphanage Support India | 2020 |
| Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation | $10,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Santa Fe Institute | $50,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Education | 2020 |
| Drexel University | $25,000 | Philidelphia, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Care | 2020 |
| Indian Heritage Foundation | $1,001 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $10,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Berkeley Humane Society | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Animal Care | 2020 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Center For Disaster Philanthropy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Codepathorg | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Fund For Animals | $5,000 | Felton, CA, US | Animal Care | 2020 |
| Go2 Foundation For Lung Cancer | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Kala Vedika | $4,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | Arts Support | 2020 |
| One School At A Time | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen | $258 | Camden, NJ, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| German Shepherd Rescue | $100 | Marysville, WA, US | Animal Support | 2020 |
| Relief From Cancer | $100 | Pleasanton, CA, US | Medical Care | 2020 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $500 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Basant Baharorg | $500 | San Ramon, CA, US | Arts Support | 2020 |
| Players Philanthropy | $2,000 | Towson, MD, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Rosa Vera Fund | $1,500 | Douglas, AZ, US | Child Medical Care | 2020 |
| The Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| World Arts West | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts Support | 2020 |
| Humankind Now | $500 | Redwood City, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Brain Behavior Research Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Mental Illness Support | 2020 |
| Passthrough Charity - Glide Path So | $2 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation Usa | $20,000 | Stoneham, MA, US | Global Hunger | 2018 |
| El Camino Hospital | $10,000 | Los Gatos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| India Heritage Foundation | $3,051 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Iit Madras Alumni Assoc Of No Ameri | $200,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $1,001 | St Helena, CA, US | Animal Care | 2018 |
| Jeena Inc | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Konkani Charitable Fund | $5,000 | Bayport, NY, US | Education | 2018 |
| Livermore Temple | $7,482 | Livermore, CA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $20,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Stanford University | $200,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| The Cure Foundation | $20,000 | Albany, NY, US | Hunger | 2018 |
| World Leadership Foundation | $7,500 | Boulder, CO, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $10,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Alum Rock Counseling Center | $250 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2017 |
| Canary Foundation | $1,100 | Redwood City, CA, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Global Giving | $2,700 | Washington, DC, US | Community Service | 2017 |
| India Heritage Foundation | $5,001 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Insaf | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Jackson Academy Of Math Music | $200 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $16,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $7,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,001 | San Jose, CA, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Co State University Foundation | $36,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Iit Madras Alumni Assoc Of No Ameri | $200,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| University Of California Berkeley | $11,350 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Vibha | $1,000 | Sunnyvale, CA, US | Children Food, Education & Medical | 2017 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Ymca Silicon Valley | $250 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Reesearch | 2017 |
| Asha For Education | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Natl Alliance For Research Schizoph | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Ca Academy Of Science | $20,350 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Community Seva Inc | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Service | 2016 |
| India Heritage Foundation | $6,501 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Hirshberg Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Indian Inst Of Technology | $201,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Insf | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Jackson Academy Of Math Music | $300 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Jeena Hope For Kids | $1,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $150,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Nephcure Kidney International | $100 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| One Million Lights | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $3,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Pratham Usa | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education | 2016 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $40,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $20,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Askshaya Patra Foundation | $40,000 | Stoneham, MA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Aids Walk San Francisco | $1,001 | San Francisco, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| We Are One | $4,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Worlds Arts West | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts Support | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,001 | San Jose, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Addario Lung Cancer Foundation | $40,250 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| American India Foundation | $33,001 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $20,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Stanford University - Health | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | $5,000 | Davis, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Co State University Foundation | $30,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Swara Lahari Yuva Bharati | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Livermore Hccc Temple | $10,000 | Livermore, CA, US | Religious | 2015 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation | $140,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2015 |
| Foundation For Excellence | $15,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Indian Institute Of Technology | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Sf Aids Foundation | $1,001 | San Francisco, CA, US | Medical Research | 2015 |
| Askshaya Patra Foundation | $55,000 | Stoneham, MA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Saratoga High School | $6,000 | Saratoga, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Addario Lung Cancer Foundation | $24,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Research | 2015 |
| Insaf | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Aim For Seva | $5,000 | Saylorsburg, PA, US | Religion | 2015 |
| Uc Davis School Of Vet Medicine | $10,000 | Davis, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Support | 2015 |
| Ca Institute Of Integral Studies | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| North Carolina Veternary Med Founda | $32,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Animal Welfare | 2015 |
| Mit Alumni Association | $100,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Pratham Usa | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education | 2015 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospit | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Medical Research | 2015 |
| Asha For Education | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education | 2015 |
| Santa Clara University | $50,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| San Francisco State University | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2015 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $11,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Support | 2015 |
| Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer Foundati | $40,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Support | 2015 |
| El Camino Hospital | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Care | 2015 |
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| American India Foundation | $20,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Support | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Sita Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-0011433 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 19384 CHABLIS CT Saratoga, CA 95070-6103 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sita Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | Vijay Ullal |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Jayshree Ullal |
| Ceo | Adeeti Ullal |
| Vice President | Tarini Ullal |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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