Private foundation · Franklin
Saha Foundation
In 2025 it gave 3 grants worth $3,444 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $100 to $2,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $3,444 · 3 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $100 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,344, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $5,444
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Ashok SahaPresident
- Sharmistha GangulySecretary
- Arati SahaTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Food (1 grant)
- Pantry support (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali Association in Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Support | $2,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | Food | $1,344 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | Pantry support | $100 |
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