5Rivers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in March 2012 and holds EIN 45-3723090. The foundation takes its name from the Punjab region in India, where five tributaries of the Indus River—Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas—converge.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$345K
+29.8% YoY
Grant Count
72
+63.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-20.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
5Rivers Foundation is actively involved in promoting social awareness, education, and preservation of history. The foundation's primary focus areas include:
Education Support: The 5Rivers Scholarship Program provides financial support to Sikh students who are motivated to pursue higher education but lack the financial resources to do so.
Historical Preservation: The foundation is dedicated to preserving Sikh history as a sacred endeavor, honoring the past and ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Social Awareness: The foundation promotes social awareness within communities it serves.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's cultural and historical focus centers on the Punjab region of India and the Sikh community. The foundation supports Sikh students pursuing higher education opportunities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available data (2023):
- Total Assets: $2.01 million
- Total Revenue: $358,000
- Total Expenses: $315,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a modest but stable financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasleen Khanuja | VP | 1 | — |
| Neel-Preet Khanuja | VP | 1 | — |
| Parveen Khanuja | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Parvinderjit Khanuja | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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