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The Sheth Family Foundation

Investing in the future success of local and global communities.

A non-profit entity funded by Professor Jagdish N. Sheth and his wife, Madhu Sheth — fostering education, wellness, and sustainability in the United States and India.

Established 2008 · Metro Atlanta · India · Universities worldwide

Established in 2008, the Foundation fosters education, wellness, and sustainability in the United States and India — specifically in metro Atlanta, the Indian community, and via renowned universities. Individually and together, the Sheths contribute to more than 60 501(c)(3) organizations and events that, in turn, positively impact the lives of thousands of people.

Beneficiaries include the American India Foundation, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, and the Akshaya Patra Foundation, as well as the Carter Center, the American Cancer Society, the Ashoka Fellowship, CARE, Emory University, the University of Illinois, the University of Pittsburgh, the Jain Community in Atlanta, the Raksha Foundation, the American Red Cross, and United Way.

Dr. Jagdish Sheth
“Giving back while you are alive is more fulfilling and enjoyable than after you are dead.”
— Dr. Jagdish Sheth

The Family

The Sheths

Jagdish Sheth, PhD

Jagdish Sheth, PhD

Founder
Madhu Sheth

Madhu Sheth

Founder
Reshma Shah, PhD

Reshma Shah, PhD

Family
Rajen Sheth

Rajen Sheth

Family
Jagdish and Madhu Sheth with President Jimmy Carter
Jagdish and Madhu Sheth with President Jimmy Carter
Letter from President Jimmy Carter

Letter from President Jimmy Carter

Congratulating Dr. Sheth on receiving the Padma Bhushan Award from the Government of India.

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Letter from Ratan Tata

Letter from Ratan Tata

Congratulating Dr. Sheth on receiving the Padma Bhushan Award from the Government of India.

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Partners

Sponsored Organizations

A representative selection — not an exhaustive list.

Ekal Vidyalaya
Sheth Lecture on Indian Studies
Georgia State University Foundation
Georgia Tech Foundation
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Indo American Arts Council
Jain Society of Atlanta
Narayan Seva
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Raksha
The Carter Center
The Salvation Army
University of Illinois Foundation
University of Pittsburgh
USC Marshall Business School
Vibha
World Affairs Council of Atlanta

In the News

News & Recognition

Dr. Sheth presenting at the 2018 CIMaR Conference

2018 CIMaR Conference

Dr. Sheth presenting at the 2018 CIMaR (Consortium for International Marketing Research) Conference at Georgia State University — “Africa in a Globalizing World.”

With President Carter in Plains, GA

Carter Center Weekend Retreat

Meeting with President Carter at his childhood home in Plains, GA, at the Carter Center Weekend Retreat for Habitat for Humanity.

Celebrating Dr. Sheth’s 80th Birthday

Celebrating the 80th birthday of Dr. Jagdish Sheth, founder of the Academy of Indian Marketing.

Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth

Emory Establishes the Jagdish N. Sheth Professorship

“Deeply humbled,” says Emory marketing luminary Jagdish Sheth as a professorship is established in his honor.

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An 80th Birthday at the Infinite Energy Center

Emory professor’s 80th birthday celebrated appropriately at the ‘Infinite Energy Center’ in Duluth.

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Sheth Distinguished Lecture

From the annual Sheth Distinguished Lecture hosted by the Emory University Emeritus College: Madhu Sheth, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im, Gray Crouse, and Dr. Jagdish Sheth.

About the lecture →

Giving in Action

Endowed Events

Additional Endowed Events & Awards

Get in Touch

Contact

The Sheth Family Foundation welcomes your questions and inquiries.

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