Sohum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sohum Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $368,625 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,175. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$368,625
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,175
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $328,875 the year before.
42% 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 | $320,300 | 11 | $805,159 |
| 2024 | $328,875 | 7 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $368,625 | 12 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sohum 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.
What Sohum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $199,625 |
| New York | 3 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $66,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand USA | General purposes | $125,175 |
| Kriya Yoga Institute (Vega Institute) | General purposes | $66,000 |
| Indego Africa Project | General purposes | $65,000 |
| Temple of Harmony - Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam | General purposes | $61,300 |
| American India Foundation (Aif) - Chicago Chapter | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Kope Lion | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Second Sense | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Todd Martin Youth Leadership (Tmyl) | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | General purposes | $1,150 |
| Friends of the Kafika House | General purposes | $500 |
| Himalayan Academy | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nandini Mansharamani
- Puneet Mansharamani
- Pranav Mayuram
Questions people ask
Does Sohum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sohum Foundation give?
$368,625 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sohum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nandini Mansharamani (President and Director), Puneet Mansharamani (Treasurer and Director) and Pranav Mayuram (Secretary and Director).
What does Sohum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.