Bagga Seva Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bagga Seva Foundation is a private foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $298,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $19,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$298,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$19,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $252,500 the year before.
58% 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 | $152,500 | 8 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $252,500 | 12 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $298,000 | 12 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Bagga Seva 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $160,000 |
| California | 3 | $93,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hark-Als Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Sikh Family Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Ascent Scholarship | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Orthonations Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Khalis Foundation INC | General operating support | $18,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of America | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Paws | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charanpreet Bagga
- Paramjeet Bagga
- Preetmohinder Bagga
Questions people ask
Does Bagga Seva Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bagga Seva Foundation give?
$298,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $19,000.
Who runs Bagga Seva Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charanpreet Bagga (President/Treasurer/Director), Paramjeet Bagga (Director/ Secretary) and Preetmohinder Bagga (Director).