Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc
Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $4K.
Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc gave $53K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,355
- +1678.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,678
- +1678.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,678
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Chicago Community Foundation ($49K). Together the top 2 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2568% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Public Charity Support | $49,355 |
| All Souls Unitarian Church Indianapolis, IN | Public Charity Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,418 | $54,291 | $53,355 | 2 | $53,355 | $4,223 | — |
| 2023 | $49,132 | $2,236 | $3,935 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,301 | $2,513 |
| 2022 | $50,831 | $758 | $1,920 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — | $2,607 |
| 2021 | $51,993 | $196 | $2,918 | $2,000 | 2 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc is led by Sisir K. Dhar, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sisir K. Dhar
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Natasha Carter
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Dhar
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Carter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc
How much does Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc give each year?
Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc gave $53K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
Where does Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc operate?
Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana.
What is Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Heather and Sisir Dhar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4200510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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