The Sikand Foundation

SHERMAN OAKS, CA EIN: 95-4109267

The Sikand Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1986 in California and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1988.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$38.3M

+12.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.7M

-8.4% YoY

Grant Count

111

-8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-0.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sikand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is giving primarily for education and health.

Grantmaking

Recent grant activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to its focus areas:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates from Sherman Oaks, California. Grant activity indicates funding extends to California-based institutions and national research initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

California $3.6M (89%)

New York $155K (4%)

Maryland $66K (2%)

Massachusetts $45K (1%)

Virginia $42K (1%)

District of Columbia $27K (1%)

Washington $25K (1%)

Georgia $22K (1%)

+11 more states

States

Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Nebraska New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

ActonAlbert LeaAlbert LeeArcadiaArlingtonAtlantaBaltimoreBellevueBethesdaBig SurBurbankCalabasasCambridgeCanoga ParkCanyon CountryCarsonChatsworthCold SpringCollege ParkDecatur

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:

Total Assets: $38.3 million
Total Revenue: $1.14 million
Total Expenses: $1.57 million
Total Liabilities: $564,000
Net Assets: $37.76 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$38,321,966	$34,230,817	$33,934,210
Revenue	$1,136,811	$2,059,947	$1,060,052
Expenses	$1,568,846	$2,554,106	$2,215,797
Qualifying Distributions	$1,709,585	$1,859,085	$1,945,863
Net Investment Income	$984,823	$1,907,321	$773,845
Distributable Amount	$1,815,039	$1,681,262	$1,798,768

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California State University Los Angeles ($250,000), Bridge to Home Scv ($35,000), American Red Cross Los Angeles Region ($32,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALCOTT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
ALLY CAT ALLIES INC BETHESDA, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	LAMP	$5,000
AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	STEM POWERING PUNJAB	$30,000
AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND ROCKVILLE, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS LOS ANGELES REGION LOS ANGELES, CA	SERVICES FOR THE ARMED FORCES/DISASTER RELIEF	$32,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS FOUNDATION RESTON, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
AMERICAN STROKE FOUNDATION MISSION, KS	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
ANGEL FLIGHT SANTA MONICA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANNETTE SIKAND	PRESIDENT	5	—
MARK SIKAND	CFO	5	—
RENEE SIKAND	SECRETARY	5	—

Contact Information

Address: 15230 Burbank Blvd Ste 100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411-3534

Telephone: 818-317-2042

EIN: 95-4109267

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Sikand Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is giving primarily for education and health.

How do I apply for a grant from The Sikand Foundation?

Recent grant activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to its focus areas: • **Cal State L.A. Urban Sustainability Research**: The foundation awarded $1 million to California State University, Los Angeles to support faculty research in urban sustainability. • **Sarcoidosis Research**: The foundation has participated in funding rounds for sarcoidosis research initiatives. • **Dermatology Research**: The foundation has supported early-career investigator grants in dermatology through part…

Where does The Sikand Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates from Sherman Oaks, California. Grant activity indicates funding extends to California-based institutions and national research initiatives.

What size grants does The Sikand Foundation award?

In 2024, The Sikand Foundation awarded 111 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Sikand Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Sikand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.