Sindhi Association of North America
Preselected recipients only
Sindhi Association of North America is a private foundation in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,594 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $19,946 and the largest $32,646. 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$106,594
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$19,946
- Largest grant$32,646
- Assets$152,605
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,948 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,948 | 3 | $0 |
| 2024 | $106,594 | 6 | $152,605 |
How to apply
Sindhi Association of North America 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
What Sindhi Association of North America funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Larkana | Education | $32,646 |
| Individual | $23,267 | |
| Individual | Battered Women, Needy Individuals | $21,653 |
| IBA Institute | Education | $18,240 |
| Individual | $5,588 | |
| Nasurullah Gadani Fund | Education | $5,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Maqbool Helepoto MD
- Asghar Pathan
- Rahul Bhimani
- Shihada Shiakh
- Mushtaq Rajpar
- Sorhan Memon
- Iftikhar Memon
- Ali Khaskali
- Aijazul Haque
Questions people ask
Does Sindhi Association of North America accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sindhi Association of North America give?
$106,594 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $19,946.
Who runs Sindhi Association of North America?
Its 2024 filing lists Maqbool Helepoto MD (President), Asghar Pathan (Vice President USA), Rahul Bhimani (VP Canada) and Shihada Shiakh (VP Women) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Sindhi Association of North America fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.