Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $282,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$282,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $225,117 | 3 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 3 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $282,500 | 6 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc 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 Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $252,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Skih Center Inc | House of Worship | $200,000 |
| Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding | Education | $30,000 |
| The Sikh Coalition | Education | $20,000 |
| University of St Andrews | Education | $20,000 |
| The Sikh Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Ensaaf | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Inni Kaur Dhingra
- Devinder Singh Kochhar
- Pritpal S Kochhar
- Ruby Kochhar
- Prabhjot Singh
Questions people ask
Does Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc give?
$282,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Inni Kaur Dhingra (Secretary), Devinder Singh Kochhar (Vice President), Pritpal S Kochhar (President) and Ruby Kochhar (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.