Saraiya Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily focusing on religious, educational, and community service initiatives. Its mission appears to center around promoting and sustaining Hindu cultural and educational efforts, as evidenced by its funding of organizations like the Hindu American Foundation and various educational nonprofits. The foundation provides general support to a range of charities, indicating a commitment to community welfare and empowerment. It serves a diverse array of recipients, including religious organizations, educational institutions, and community service clubs, reflecting its broad philanthropic interests.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Faith-based or education nonprofits with programs serving Hindu communities or related cultural/educational goals, preferably with connections into the foundation's existing network or known intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission aligned with Hindu faith-based or Hindu-education work.
- • Requests for general operating support or program support similar to past grants.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a current or prior grantee or trustee.
- • Evidence of work with communities in states already funded (e.g., DC, TX, PA, FL).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations across eight states (including DC, TX, PA, FL, NC, OH, CA, NJ), indicating a multi-state/national footprint rather than a strictly local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eleven distinct recipients (a mix of temples, education foundations, and community groups), so the portfolio funds many independent organizations, but dollars are heavily concentrated in a few top recipients.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder supported many new recipients in 2023 (9 new grantees), which suggests turnover and entry by unfamiliar organizations; however the stated process is 'preselected only' with no public application path, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a straightforward route in.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
