The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $344K. Net investment income was $676K.
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc gave $344K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $69K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $344,494
- -43.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $68,899
- -55.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $10,802,189
- +2.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Charles Schwab Charitable Fund ($241K). Together the top 5 received $344K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 27 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 60% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $344K (2023) to $614K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Donation | $241,000 |
| Sikh Dharamsal of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Donation | $60,000 |
| Nanak's Way San Antonio, TX | Donation | $40,000 |
| Global Giving Washington, DC | Donation | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Donation | $1,494 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,802,189 | $613,848 | $348,746 | $344,494 | 5 | $346,463 | $676,283 | $573,963 |
| 2022 | $10,549,281 | $550,091 | $616,922 | $613,500 | 4 | $614,955 | $586,329 | $571,952 |
| 2021 | $10,964,874 | $3,318,426 | $548,801 | $440,250 | 7 | $440,821 | $569,742 | $377,780 |
| 2020 | $7,701,457 | $609,651 | $693,936 | $568,767 | 11 | — | $703,725 | $461,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $574K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc is led by Gurvinder P. Singh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gurvinder P. Singh
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gurpaul Singh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Parvinder Kaur
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc
How much does The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc gave $344K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $614K across 4 grants.
What is The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $40,000, and its average grant was $68,899, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants).
Does The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Charles Schwab Charitable Fund ($241,000), Sikh Dharamsal of San Antonio ($60,000) and Nanak's Way ($40,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $346K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $574K (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 Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $10.8M in total assets as of 2023.
What is The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sikh Spirit Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0723170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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