The Skylight Foundation Inc
The Skylight Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $34,865 to charitable organizations.
The Skylight Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Skylight Foundation Inc gave $35K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,865
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,682
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $30,849
- -18.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (14% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Skylight Foundation Inc
- 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. The filing lists Gagan Sahni as the contact, says there is no separate form, and states that no political contributions will be given.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Gagan Sahni
Mailing address: 124 W 60Th St Apt 26A, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (917) 501-4678
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Skylight Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dr Gajang Medical Society ($18K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant data identifies recipients in Texas, New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The filing’s recipient-state breakdown assigns 14% of grant dollars to Texas, 8% to New York, 4% to DC, and 2% to Pennsylvania; it also lists 70% under an unidentified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Skylight Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Gajang Medical Society | Charitable Purpose | $18,000 |
| Live Strong Austin, TX | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Prajwala | Charitable Purpose | $4,905 |
| Dr Baba Nanak Educational Society | Charitable Purpose | $1,160 |
| American College of Cardiology Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $1,048 |
| Central Park Conservatory New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tibet Fund New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| American College of Physicians Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purpose | $630 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| International Cardio-Oncology Soc Tampa, FL | Charitable Purpose | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,849 | $32,000 | $38,716 | $34,865 | 13 | $34,865 | $1,687 |
| 2024 | $37,673 | $30,000 | $36,117 | $30,271 | 11 | $30,271 | $2,129 |
| 2023 | $48,788 | $25,000 | $24,193 | $22,288 | 12 | $22,288 | $2,261 |
| 2022 | $43,043 | $25,000 | $14,811 | $13,892 | 11 | $13,892 | $1,870 |
| 2021 | $32,914 | $25,000 | $22,924 | $21,670 | 19 | $21,670 | $1,600 |
| 2020 | $32,043 | $20,000 | $10,927 | $10,122 | 14 | — | $1,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Skylight Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cardiovascular care, Tibetan cultural heritage and communities, medical practice, crisis response, and humanitarian relief. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $34,865. Grant amounts ranged from $260 to $18,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the listed 2025 grants, the largest were $18,000 to DR GAJANG MEDICAL SOCIETY, $5,000 to LIVE STRONG, and $4,905 to PRAJWALA. Other listed grants included $1,160 to DR BABA NANAK EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY; $1,048 to the American College of Cardiology; $1,000 each to Central Park Conservatory and Tibet Fund; $630 to the American College of Physicians; $500 each to World Central Kitchen and International Cardio-Oncology Society; $432 to the International Rescue Committee; and $430 to GAMA Painting School. The filing gives “charitable purpose” as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gagan Sahni as president and Satbir Sahni and Harjit Singh Sahni as directors.
The Skylight Foundation Inc is led by Gagan Sahni, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gagan Sahni
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harjit Singh Sahni
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Satbir Sahni
Director
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 Skylight Foundation Inc
How much does The Skylight Foundation Inc give each year?
The Skylight Foundation Inc gave $35K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 11 grants.
What is The Skylight Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Skylight Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,682, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Skylight Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Skylight Foundation Inc give grants?
The Skylight Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Skylight Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Skylight Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dr Gajang Medical Society ($18,000), Live Strong ($5,000) and Prajwala ($4,905), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Skylight Foundation Inc?
The Skylight Foundation Inc reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Skylight Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cardiovascular care, Tibetan cultural heritage and communities, medical practice, crisis response, and humanitarian relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Skylight Foundation Inc?
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 Skylight Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Skylight Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2218685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Skylight Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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