Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Colorado.
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF at a glance
In short: Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF gave $197K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Massachusetts. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,000
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,133
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,407,097
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MIT - Massachusetts Institute Technology ($50K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 93 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Massachusetts accounted for 47% of grant dollars, followed by Wisconsin (15%), New Jersey (13%), Colorado (13%), and Washington (5%). The listed recipients also included organizations in California, Georgia, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2022) to $567K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT - Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Freeland USA Foundation Green Lake, WI | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Sikh Research Institute Bridgewater, NJ | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Partners in Democracy Education Denver, CO | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Desai Foundation Bedford, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Nessc - New England Sikh Study Circle Westborough, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Discovery Museum Acton, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Roundglass Foundation Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Cyber Sikh Organization Yorba Linda, CA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments (DAF) CGF Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
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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 | $3,407,097 | $189,823 | $230,200 | $197,000 | 15 | $209,780 | $155,264 | $168,263 |
| 2023 | $3,447,560 | $182,045 | $443,351 | $392,100 | 19 | $403,774 | $162,468 | $169,449 |
| 2022 | $3,709,114 | $131,512 | $199,771 | $164,161 | 18 | $179,320 | $111,061 | $180,585 |
| 2021 | $3,777,962 | $322,310 | $629,983 | $566,576 | 22 | $583,826 | $297,747 | $213,914 |
| 2020 | $4,086,328 | $2,633,369 | $478,228 | $443,240 | 19 | — | $1,311,425 | $149,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated work spans Sikh education and cultural resources, community programs for women and children, informal science learning, and philanthropic giving. For example, Sikh Research Institute says it provides educational resources to Sikhs, while Desai Foundation says it empowers women and children through community programs and develops educational programs promoting Indian culture and heritage in the United States. Discovery Museum describes its work as sparking curiosity and creativity through science, nature, and play.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $197,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $50,000 to MIT - Massachusetts Institute Technology, $30,000 to Freeland USA Foundation, $25,000 each to Sikh Research Institute and Partners in Democracy Education, and $15,000 to Desai Foundation. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general support.
Other 2024 recipients included Discovery Museum ($10,000), RoundGlass Foundation ($10,000), Cyber Sikh Organization ($10,000), and Fidelity Investments (DAF) CGF ($7,000). Among its smaller grants, Nishkam Sikh Welfare Organization USA received $1,500, and Urology Care Foundation received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amarpreet Sawhney and Deepika Sawhney as trustees.
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amarpreet Sawhney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deepika Sawhney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF
How much does Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF give each year?
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF gave $197K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $392K across 19 grants.
What is Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's typical grant size?
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,133, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF that year got $22K on average.
Where does Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF give grants?
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and New Jersey (13%).
Does Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's largest grantees?
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's largest 2024 grantees include MIT - Massachusetts Institute Technology ($50,000), Freeland USA Foundation ($30,000) and Sikh Research Institute ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF?
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated work spans Sikh education and cultural resources, community programs for women and children, informal science learning, and philanthropic giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's EIN?
Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7161923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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