The Sikand Foundation
The Sikand Foundation is a private foundation based in Sherman Oaks, California. In 2024, it reported 111 grants totaling $1,691,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as education, housing, health services, and disaster relief.
The Sikand Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sikand Foundation gave $1.7M across 111 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,691,500
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 111
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,239
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $38,321,966
- +12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (3 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sikand Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15230 Burbank Blvd 100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Phone: (818) 317-2042
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sikand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California State University Los Angeles ($250K). Together the top 10 received $782K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
632 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 607 grants of 632 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient-state shares were New York, 6%; Massachusetts, 3%; Virginia, 2%; and the District of Columbia, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sikand Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 104 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2024) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 111 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Pledge Agreement | $250,000 |
| Jesuits West Los Gatos, CA | Pledge Agreement - Formation and Senior | $100,000 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Foundation Burbank, CA | Pledge Agreement - Palliative Care | $100,000 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation Tarzana, CA | Pledge Agreement to Support Mental Health | $100,000 |
| Home 4 Families Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Bridge to Home SCV Santa Clarita, CA | Soup for the soul - soupreme sponsors and operating costs for new facility | $35,000 |
| The People Concern Los Angeles, CA | Access Center - Sack Lunch Program | $32,500 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region Los Angeles, CA | Services for the Armed Forces/Disaster Relief | $32,000 |
| American India Foundation New York, NY | STEM Powering Punjab | $30,000 |
| Care USA San Francisco, CA | Area of Greatest Need | $30,000 |
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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 | $38,321,966 | $1,136,811 | $1,568,846 | $1,691,500 | 111 | $1,709,585 | $984,823 | $1,815,039 |
| 2023 | $34,230,817 | $2,059,947 | $2,554,106 | $1,847,000 | 121 | $1,859,085 | $1,907,321 | $1,681,262 |
| 2022 | $33,934,210 | $1,060,052 | $2,215,797 | $1,919,000 | 126 | $1,945,863 | $773,845 | $1,798,768 |
| 2021 | $35,844,874 | $4,409,762 | $2,116,639 | $1,929,000 | 128 | — | $4,048,877 | $1,930,540 |
| 2020 | $33,496,621 | $619,777 | $1,984,773 | $1,805,430 | 146 | — | $492,219 | $1,883,374 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, homeless-service organizations, health and mental-health providers, and disaster-relief services. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Bridge to Home SCV says it operates a homeless shelter providing food, clothing, shelter, and counseling; Pacific Clinics says it provides mental-health, employment, educational, housing, and substance-abuse services; and the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region received support for services for the armed forces and disaster relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 111 grants totaling $1,691,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grant was $250,000 to California State University Los Angeles, with the stated purpose “Pledge Agreement.” Other large grants included $100,000 to Jesuits West for “Formation and Senior,” $100,000 to Providence Saint Joseph Foundation for palliative care, and $100,000 to Providence Tarzana Foundation to support mental health.
Other 2024 grants included $45,000 to Home 4 Families for general support; $35,000 to Bridge to Home SCV for its “Soup for the Soul” program and new-facility operating costs; and $32,500 to The People Concern for an access-center sack-lunch program. The People Concern describes its work as addressing homelessness, poverty, mental and physical illness, abuse, and addiction. California State University Los Angeles describes its mission as building relationships among alumni, students, and the community through services and activities that foster lifelong connections to the university.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Annette Sikand as president, Mark Sikand as CFO, and Renee Sikand as secretary.
The Sikand Foundation is led by Annette C. Sikand, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette C. Sikand
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark R. Sikand
CFO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee C. Sikand
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sikand Foundation
How much does The Sikand Foundation give each year?
The Sikand Foundation gave $1.7M across 111 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 121 grants.
What is The Sikand Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sikand Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,239, across 111 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sikand Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Sikand Foundation give grants?
The Sikand Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (37 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Santa Monica, CA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Sikand Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Sikand Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 111) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sikand Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sikand Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California State University Los Angeles ($250,000), Providence Saint Joseph Foundation ($110,000 across 3 grants) and Jesuits West ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sikand Foundation?
The Sikand Foundation reported $38.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Sikand Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, homeless-service organizations, health and mental-health providers, and disaster-relief services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sikand Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Sikand Foundation's EIN?
The Sikand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4109267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sikand 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sikand Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sikand-foundation-morg_4a370625654b45a2b1efdcde000947e9
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