5Rivers Foundation
Accepts applications
5Rivers Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $345,197 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$345,197
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $265,883 the year before.
55% 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 | $265,883 | 44 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $345,197 | 72 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Applications-Parveen Khanuja Foundation Source 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 839-1754 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | http://www.5riversfoundation.org/ |
What 5Rivers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California. It also paid $75,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $79,759 |
| Texas | 4 | $59,000 |
| New York | 20 | $55,838 |
| Arizona | 6 | $22,500 |
| Michigan | 5 | $19,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $7,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Ontario Museum | To support the Sikh Gallery | $75,000 |
| Dasvandh Network | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| U C Santa Cruz Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sikh Research Institute Sri | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $10,000 |
| Sikh Dharma of Phoenix | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,488 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Khalsa Gurmat Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Panjab Digital Library USA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Sikh Dharma International | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| Nishkam Sahib & Dr JS Saini Sikh Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jasleen Khanuja
- Neel-Preet Khanuja
- Parveen Khanuja
- Parvinderjit Khanuja
Questions people ask
Does 5Rivers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: http://www.5riversfoundation.org/.
How much does 5Rivers Foundation give?
$345,197 in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs 5Rivers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jasleen Khanuja (VP), Neel-Preet Khanuja (VP), Parveen Khanuja (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Parvinderjit Khanuja (Dir, VP).
What does 5Rivers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.