The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity is a private foundation, based in Saddle River, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $238K. Net investment income was $162K.
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity at a glance
In short: The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity gave $238K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $238,205
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,776
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $751
- Total assets
- $6,704,420
- +29.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc ($175K). Together the top 8 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 35 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity gives
- Giving grew 1391% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $270K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Hindu Samaj Mahwah, NJ | Charitable | $59,603 |
| Manavi Inc New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Women New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| AIA Project India Deer Park, NY | Charitable | $501 |
| Urban Compassion Project Oakland, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Vishwa Jagriti Mission | Charitable | $500 |
| Arya Samaj Belleville, NJ | Charitable | $101 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,704,420 | $1,791,019 | $258,532 | $238,205 | 8 | $238,205 | $162,150 | $343,866 |
| 2024 | $5,171,933 | $1,015,100 | $291,508 | $269,751 | 11 | $269,751 | $180,574 | $285,075 |
| 2023 | $4,448,341 | $1,357,964 | $219,766 | $200,029 | 5 | $200,029 | $143,932 | $211,497 |
| 2022 | $3,310,143 | $990,480 | $41,861 | $15,980 | 5 | $15,980 | $94,851 | $160,715 |
| 2021 | $2,361,524 | $578,349 | $96,031 | $81,905 | 6 | $81,905 | $183,514 | $130,093 |
| 2020 | $1,879,206 | $695,723 | $151,117 | $138,187 | 6 | — | $51,352 | $93,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity reported a distributable amount of $344K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dinesh Khosla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Savita Khosla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 SDK Foundation for Human Dignity
How much does The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity give each year?
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity gave $238K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 11 grants.
What is The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's typical grant size?
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's median grant in 2025 was $751, and its average grant was $29,776, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity give grants?
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's largest grantees?
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's largest 2025 grantees include Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc ($175,000), Hindu Samaj ($59,603) and Manavi Inc ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity?
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $344K (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 is The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's EIN?
The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3553938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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