Sewa-Aifw
Sewa-Aifw serves the vulnerable and underserved population of immigrants and refugees in a culturally specific way. There are over 92,000 south asians living in Minnesota. 52,000+ asian indians alone. This is the only social services agency serving this population.
Sewa-Aifw at a glance
In short: Sewa-Aifw gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,997,370
- +85.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,997,370
- +85.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,997,370
- Total assets
- $3,232,787
- +46.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sewa-Aifw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Autism Sibs Universe ($2.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $611K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Sibs Universe Minneapolis, MN | Fiscal Sponsor to Autism Sibs Universe | $1,997,370 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,232,787 | $4,062,511 | $3,751,361 | $1,997,370 | 1 | $1,430 |
| 2023 | $2,210,046 | $2,801,644 | $2,701,999 | $1,074,387 | 1 | $2,650 |
| 2022 | $2,075,450 | $2,115,432 | $1,956,098 | $611,391 | 1 | $366 |
| 2021 | $2,015,390 | $1,267,518 | $1,134,555 | — | — | $39 |
| 2020 | $692,750 | $1,466,768 | $999,179 | — | — | $255 |
About Sewa-Aifw
Based on IRS filings
Sewa-Aifw is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brooklyn Center, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sewa-Aifw is led by Anjuli M. Cameron, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anjuli M. Cameron
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$64K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Ashley Alvares
Board Chair
Board Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sushila Shah
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shekhar R. Alluri
Former Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Former Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramesh Chandan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ansar Ahmed
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anu Alladi
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soma Datta
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Raj Chaudhary (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Ashley Alaveres (2020–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Answar Mohamad (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shakuntla Maheshwari (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Usha Mishra (2020–2021) — Innterim Co Chair
- Former: Adityatt Turapati (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ekta Prakash (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Jyoti Wadhwa (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $115K, to Anjuli M Cameron (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Sewa-Aifw
How much does Sewa-Aifw give each year?
Sewa-Aifw gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Sewa-Aifw?
Sewa-Aifw reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Sewa-Aifw?
Sewa-Aifw is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brooklyn Center, MN. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sewa-Aifw operate?
Sewa-Aifw has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Sewa-Aifw's EIN?
Sewa-Aifw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0608392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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