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The Sunder Foundation

Preselected recipients only Temecula, California · EIN 920817939

The Sunder Foundation is a private foundation in Temecula, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,105 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $6,505. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $29,500 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,5006$7,065
2024$14,1054$9,767

How to apply

The Sunder 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

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$7,600
New York1$6,505

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Indo-American Arts Council
New York, NY
Philanthropic$6,505
Bruin Bhangra
Los Angeles, CA
Philanthropic$3,600
Sai Foundation
Claremont, CA
Philanthropic$2,000
Divine Will Foundation
Encinitas, CA
Philanthropic$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Sunder Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Sunder Foundation give?

$14,105 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.

Who runs The Sunder Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Rajagopal Sunder (President).

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