Punjabi Community Hour Inc
Preselected recipients only
Punjabi Community Hour Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,900 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$64,900
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $89,500 the year before.
60% 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 | $89,500 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $64,900 | 17 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Punjabi Community Hour 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.
What Punjabi Community Hour Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $24,900 |
| California | 3 | $13,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh Human Development Foundation | To provide charitable services | $10,000 |
| Food for Spiritual Congregation | To provide charitable services | $9,900 |
| Sahaita Inc Bal Ghar Anand Ghar | To provide charitable service | $6,000 |
| Gnfa | To provide charitable services | $5,000 |
| Individual | To provide charitable services | $5,000 |
| Zakat Foundation of America Inc | To provide charitable services | $5,000 |
| Individual | To provide charitable services | $5,000 |
| Less Choices for Victims | To provide charitable services | $5,000 |
| Guru Nanak Religious Society | To provide charitable services | $5,000 |
| Sahaita Inc Sikligar Sikhs | To provide charitable services | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
| The Sikh Coalition | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
| Miracle Foundation | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
| Clintonville Beechwold Community CT | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
| Saldef | To provide charitable services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harpal Chawla
- Harmeet S Chawla
Questions people ask
Does Punjabi Community Hour Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Punjabi Community Hour Inc give?
$64,900 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Punjabi Community Hour Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Harpal Chawla (President) and Harmeet S Chawla (Vice President).
What does Punjabi Community Hour Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.