Sikh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sikh Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,950 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $41,950. 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$106,950
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$41,950
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $57,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,000 | 4 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $106,950 | 4 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Sikh 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 Sikh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $41,950 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Heritage Productions | Education | $41,950 |
| University of Southern Ca | Education | $25,000 |
| Imperial College Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| The Hack Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dilmohan Singh Chadha
- Pritinder Singh Arora
- Kiran K Kapany
- Rajinder Kapany
- Mark Juergensmeyer
- Sardool S Sarma
- Bob Bawa
- Sonia Dhami
- Kanwaljeet JS Anand
Questions people ask
Does Sikh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sikh Foundation give?
$106,950 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sikh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dilmohan Singh Chadha (President), Pritinder Singh Arora (Treasurer), Kiran K Kapany (Trustee) and Rajinder Kapany (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Sikh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.