Mahendra S Shah Md & Purnima M
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on education, health, and community service, as evidenced by its funding of educational institutions, children's health foundations, and community organizations. The foundation primarily serves local populations through its grants, which have included support for high schools and health-related charities. While it operates mainly within Oklahoma, it has also extended its support to organizations in other states, reflecting a commitment to broader community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small local nonprofit (often education, health, community service, or faith‑based) seeking modest general support (typically $1k–$3k) and able to submit a mailed, detailed letter of intent or obtain a direct introduction to the foundation’s officers.
Good Fit
- • Located in Oklahoma or has a clear connection to the foundation’s community.
- • Project or organization aligns with education, children’s health, community service, or faith‑based activities.
- • Request size is modest (around $1,000–$3,000) for general support or program needs.
- • Has an existing relationship or can secure an introduction to the listed officers.
- • Can prepare a detailed mailed letter of intent and supporting documents by the stated deadline (June 30).
Geography
Grants are concentrated in Oklahoma across the observed years but the latest year included an out‑of‑state recipient (Utah), so the footprint is primarily state‑level with occasional out‑of‑state giving.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funded several independent recipients (4 in 2022, 2 in 2023, 2 in 2024) across education, health, community and faith sectors, and no repeat grantees were observed, indicating modest but real variety for a micro foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation’s materials state grants are to preselected applicants and request a detailed mailed LOI; although new recipients appear in each year, direct evidence suggests selections are relationship‑driven and unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without being preselected or introduced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
