The Sai Kripalu Foundation
The Sai Kripalu Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to religious organizations and to organizations providing services for people in need, education, and youth programs.
The Sai Kripalu Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sai Kripalu Foundation gave $217K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $217,006
- +31.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,765
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,144,195
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sai Kripalu Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 W Madison St Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606-3321
Phone: (312) 263-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sai Kripalu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog ($37K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 26% to recipients in Texas, 1% to recipients in Florida, and less than 1% to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sai Kripalu Foundation gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2022) to $217K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog Plano, TX | Religious support | $37,450 |
| Shiv Durga Hindu Temple Aurora, IL | Religious support | $30,000 |
| Chicago Food Pantry Chicago, IL | Services for the poor | $20,000 |
| Om Yoganshathan Plainfield, IL | Religious support | $20,000 |
| Radha Krishna Temple Allen, TX | Religious support | $20,000 |
| CARA Program Chicago, IL | Services for the poor | $20,000 |
| The Night Ministry Chicago, IL | Services for the poor | $20,000 |
| Morgan Park Academy Chicago, IL | Youth educational programs and services | $18,000 |
| Nourishing Hope Chicago, IL | Services for the poor | $15,000 |
| High Jump Chicago, IL | Educational services | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,144,195 | $341,285 | $274,773 | $217,006 | 17 | $217,006 | $272,596 | $264,786 |
| 2023 | $5,078,224 | $231,087 | $192,443 | $164,625 | 14 | $164,625 | $199,547 | $245,138 |
| 2022 | $5,039,606 | $5,097,781 | $58,175 | $54,400 | 1 | $54,400 | $44,006 | $104,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sai Kripalu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included religious support, services for the poor, and educational and youth programs. The grantees describe their own work as follows: The Night Ministry provides human connection, housing support, and health care to people who are unhoused or experiencing poverty; Nourishing Hope provides food, mental health support, and social services; Morgan Park Academy operates a preschool-through-grade-12 independent school; and High Jump runs a tuition-free enrichment program for middle school students with limited family income. The Hindu Society of Metro Chicago describes its work as providing a place of worship and Hindu religious teachings, including youth involvement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $217,006. Grant amounts ranged from $106 to $37,450, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants included $37,450 to Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog for religious support; $30,000 to Shiv Durga Hindu Temple for religious support; and $20,000 each to Chicago Food Pantry, CARA Program, and The Night Ministry for services for the poor. Other notable grants were $20,000 to Om Yoganshathan and $20,000 to Radha Krishna Temple for religious support, $18,000 to Morgan Park Academy for youth educational programs and services, $15,000 to Nourishing Hope for services for the poor, and $10,000 to High Jump for educational services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ajay Chandhok as president, treasurer, and director; Arti Chandhok as vice president, secretary, and director; and Ananya Chandhok as director.
The Sai Kripalu Foundation is led by Ajay Chandhok, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ajay Chandhok
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arti Chandhok
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ananya Chandhok
Director
New on the 2024 filing
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Sai Kripalu Foundation
How much does The Sai Kripalu Foundation give each year?
The Sai Kripalu Foundation gave $217K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 14 grants.
What is The Sai Kripalu Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sai Kripalu Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,765, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sai Kripalu Foundation give grants?
The Sai Kripalu Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does The Sai Kripalu Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Sai Kripalu Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious support" (5 grants) and "Services for the poor" (4 grants).
Who are The Sai Kripalu Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sai Kripalu Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog ($37,450), Shiv Durga Hindu Temple ($30,000) and Chicago Food Pantry ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sai Kripalu Foundation?
The Sai Kripalu Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $265K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Sai Kripalu Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included religious support, services for the poor, and educational and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sai Kripalu Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sai Kripalu Foundation's EIN?
The Sai Kripalu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3196139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Sai Kripalu Foundation 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 2022–2024
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