Gurmehar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gurmehar Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $266,001 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$266,001
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $240,102 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,102 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $266,001 | 14 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Gurmehar 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.
What Gurmehar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $177,501 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $66,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sankara Eye Foundation | Eye care to all at free or affordable cost | $75,000 |
| Sikh Research Institute | Community benefit | $51,000 |
| Cyber Sikg Foundation | Community service | $30,000 |
| Glide Foundation | Feeding poor | $20,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Feeding poor | $15,000 |
| Jaswant Sawhney Trust | Community service | $15,000 |
| Sikh Coalition | Civil and human liberties | $10,000 |
| The 1947 Partition Archive | Promote better understanding of sikh history | $10,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | community service | $10,000 |
| Project Open Hand | Community service | $10,000 |
| Saldef | Community service | $10,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | Feeding poor | $5,000 |
| SF Food Bank | Feeding poor | $2,501 |
| St Jude Childeren's Research Hospit | Children's hospital | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dilmohan Chadha
Questions people ask
Does Gurmehar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gurmehar Foundation give?
$266,001 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gurmehar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dilmohan Chadha (President).
What does Gurmehar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and food and hunger.