Meet our founder
Sam Sharma
Founder & President of The Giving Legacy
A life led by faith.
A legacy built on service.
Sam Sharma is a devout Christian, husband, and father whose life is grounded in faith, family, and a commitment to serving others. After more than 15 years as an entrepreneur—and giving over $1 million to nonprofits—he founded The Giving Legacy to help families in need through poverty relief and faith-based community programs.
Discover our foundation
- Years of leadership
- 15+
- Given to nonprofits
- $1M+
- Organizations supported
- 3+
- Driven by faith
- 100%
The person behind the purpose
A life built on
faith and service.
Faith. Family. Community.
The values that guide every step.
Over the last 15 years, Sam has built a career as an entrepreneur and founder. Whether in business or community leadership, his guiding principle is simple: use every gift God provides to lift others up.
As a business leader, Sam's philosophy centers on long-term value creation and businesses that align with integrity, faith, and positive social impact. He is drawn to founders and ideas that prioritize substance over hype, believing the strongest businesses are those that strengthen communities and reflect a commitment to doing things the right way.
Driven by a mission to make a tangible difference, Sam founded The Giving Legacy—a charitable foundation dedicated to helping individuals and families in need. Through partnerships with churches, local nonprofits, and community groups, The Giving Legacy focuses on poverty relief and reform-oriented community projects. Sam's approach to philanthropy is hands-on: working directly with community leaders to identify needs, fund solutions, and deliver immediate, practical support.
Beyond philanthropy, Sam is deeply committed to public service and community uplift. He believes strong families and strong communities form the backbone of a healthy society, and he is passionate about youth programs, financial literacy, housing stability, and faith-based community development. Above all, Sam views his work as part of his calling to be a servant-leader.
A guiding principle
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
Proverbs 11:25
Faith. Family. Legacy.
The Sharma family
Sam and Brielle Sharma share a life rooted in Christian faith, compassion, and service—each making their own meaningful impact.
Your time. Your heart. Your community.
You have something
wonderful to give.
A few hours. A useful skill. A willingness to help.
There’s a place for you in this legacy.