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The Sidhu Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Orlando, Florida · EIN 593449183

The Sidhu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $296,060 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $175,500. 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 up from $280,660 the year before.

29% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$370,66019$6.2 million
2023$280,66019$6.7 million
2024$296,06021$6.9 million

How to apply

The Sidhu Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Sidhu Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina2$176,500
Massachusetts6$38,250
Colorado3$27,000
Florida4$22,000
Illinois2$20,000
Iowa1$10,000
New York3$2,310

Grants paid in 2024

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Elon University Advancement
Elon, NC
To aid mid-sized private univeristy renowned as a national model for engaged and experiential learning$175,500
My Future Pathways
Edwards, CO
Provides a helping hand to enhance and enrich the lives of first generation eagle county youth, leading to positive pathways$25,000
Boston University
Boston, MA
To provide scholarships and financial aid to deserving students.$20,000
Gurdwara Nanaksar Florida
Kissimmee, FL
Provide social services$15,000
Big Shoulders Fund
Chicago, IL
To help provide support to inner city schools which provide a quality, values-based education for chicago's children$10,000
Ronald McDonald House
Chicago, IL
To provide a temporary home like facility that provides comfort, support, and housing for families of seriously ill children receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals$10,000
Guardian Scholars Foundation
West Des Moines, IA
Provide scholarships to foster care young adults$10,000
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
To accelerate discoveries that improve human health$7,500
Central Florida YMCA
Orlando, FL
To help today's youth develop into strong, healthy, well-educated adults$5,000
Pan Mass Challenge
Needham, MA
To raise money for the dana farber cancer institute$5,000
Milton Academy
Milton, MA
To cultivate in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others and create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character$3,000
Givengain Foundation
Boston, MA
To emprower amazing humans to champion the causes they love and care about$2,000
The Chapin School
New York, NY
To prepare young women to thrive and lead in a global society through dedication to academic excellence, personal integrity and community responsibility$1,500
Boys and Girls Club
Orlando, FL
To inspire and enable all young people especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential$1,000
Duke University
Durham, NC
To support an academic and research university$1,000
United Arts of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
United arts is the leading local arts agency in central florida. The organization funds and fuels the organizations and events that shape our community.$1,000
Vilar Performing Arts Center
Beaver Creek, CO
To support performing arts$1,000
Walking Mountains Science Center
Avon, CO
To connect people with nature and empower them to protect it$1,000
Middlesex School Concord
Concord, MA
To help students bring their talents to fruition as knowledgeable, capable, responsible and moral citizens of the world$750
Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY
The encouragement of an ever-deeper understanding and enjoyment of modern and contemporary art$600
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
To bring art and art education to the american people$210

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Sidhu Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Sidhu Family Foundation give?

$296,060 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The Sidhu Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Rupinder S Sidhu (President) and Michele Rosenberg (Director).

What does The Sidhu Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.

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