Sikh Foundation
Sikh Foundation is a private foundation, based in PALO ALTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $107K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$107K
+87.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+87.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sikh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Sikh Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sikh Foundation is a private foundation, based in PALO ALTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $107K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,752,028 | $7,051,690 | $7,356,128 |
| Revenue | $207,280 | $113,915 | $7,428,515 |
| Expenses | $507,210 | $473,834 | $153,124 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $308,934 | $57,000 | $52,158 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $68,208 | $2,933 |
| Distributable Amount | $119,242 | $118,086 | $45,365 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lost Heritage Productions ($41,950), University of Southern Ca ($25,000), Imperial College Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOST HERITAGE PRODUCTIONS | EDUCATION | $41,950 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CA LOS ANGELES, CA | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| THE HACK FOUNDATION West Hollywood, CA | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| IMPERIAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION Atlanta, GA | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilmohan Singh Chadha | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| Pritinder Singh Arora | TREASURER | — | — |
| KIRAN K KAPANY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| RAJINDER KAPANY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARK JUERGENSMEYER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SARDOOL S SARMA | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BOB BAWA | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SONIA DHAMI | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KANWALJEET JS ANAND | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Sikh Foundation?
As of 2024, Sikh Foundation holds $6.8M in total assets with $207K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $107K in 2024.
Where does Sikh Foundation operate?
Sikh Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, New York.
What size grants does Sikh Foundation award?
In 2024, Sikh Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Sikh Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sikh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sikh Foundation's EIN?
Sikh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7035676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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