Sikh History Museum Foundation
Accepts applications
Sikh History Museum Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $897,935 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $27,600 and the largest $613,415. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$897,935
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$27,600
- Largest grant$613,415
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,687 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $81,888 | 5 | $0 |
| 2024 | $160,687 | 6 | $0 |
| 2025 | $897,935 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Anmol Mahal 965 Yakima Dr, Fremont, CA 94539 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 410-5356 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in letter form and indicate if the applicant has been granted tax exempt status by the IRS. |
What Sikh History Museum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $696,818 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $156,435 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $43,023 |
| New York | 1 | $1,659 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | The items purchased are Antiquities associated with the Sikh Religion.The purpose is to preserve and protect items associated with the Sikh heritage. | $613,415 |
| Individual | $100,000 | |
| Individual | Developed software and code for interactive website | $51,900 |
| Individual | Grant to support the writing, configuration, and display of historical essays for a new publicly accessible digital sikh history museum website | $49,060 |
| More Immersed Inc | Developed software and code for website | $43,023 |
| Individual | The items purchased are Antiquities associated with the Sikh Religion.The purpose is to preserve and protect items associated with the Sikh heritage. | $27,600 |
| Individual | The items purchased are Antiquities associated with the Sikh Religion.The purpose is to preserve and protect items associated with the Sikh heritage. | $7,375 |
| Individual | The items purchased are Antiquities associated with the Sikh Religion.The purpose is to preserve and protect items associated with the Sikh heritage. | $2,766 |
| Christie's Inc | The items purchased are Antiquities associated with the Sikh Religion.The purpose is to preserve and protect items associated with the Sikh heritage. | $1,659 |
| Individual | Developed software and code for website | $651 |
| Twgaze | The items purchased are Antiquities associated with the Sikh Religion.The purpose is to preserve and protect items associated with the Sikh heritage. | $486 |
Officers and trustees
- Anmol S Mahal
Questions people ask
Does Sikh History Museum Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sikh History Museum Foundation give?
$897,935 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $27,600.
Who runs Sikh History Museum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anmol S Mahal (President).
What does Sikh History Museum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and faith communities.