Sawan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sawan Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$836,395
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $10,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 | $718,128 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $566,383 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $836,395 |
How to apply
Sawan Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sawan Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Huntsville Humane Society | Humane care and treatment of animals | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gurmej Sandhu
- Frank Brown
- Rayford Vaughn
- Tom Houser
Questions people ask
Does Sawan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sawan Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sawan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gurmej Sandhu (President), Frank Brown (Secretary), Rayford Vaughn (Director) and Tom Houser (Director).
What does Sawan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.