Lakan Incorporated
Preselected recipients only
Lakan Incorporated is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,230 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$49,230
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$822,743
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,000 the year before.
33% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,000 | 14 | $867,878 |
| 2024 | $49,230 | 15 | $822,743 |
How to apply
Lakan Incorporated 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $29,230 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $8,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Daf | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Guru Nanak Foundation of America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $9,730 |
| Guru Gobind Sing Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Childrens Natl | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Saldef | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Five Talents | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Howard University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sikh Gurdwara DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jaswant Sawhney Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sidwell Friends | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Montgomery County Coalition | Charitable | $500 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Charitable | $500 |
| Karuna Charities Washington Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| United Way | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lakhbir Singh
- Manpreet Singh
- Gurpreet Singh
Questions people ask
Does Lakan Incorporated accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lakan Incorporated give?
$49,230 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lakan Incorporated?
Its 2024 filing lists Lakhbir Singh (Officer), Manpreet Singh (Officer) and Gurpreet Singh (Officer).