The Sunder Foundation
The Sunder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Temecula, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $4.
The Sunder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sunder Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,105
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,526
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $9,767
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sunder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indo-American Arts Council ($7K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-American Arts Council New York, NY | Philanthropic | $6,505 |
| Bruin Bhangra Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic | $3,600 |
| Sai Foundation Claremont, CA | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Divine Will Foundation Encinitas, CA | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,767 | $47,004 | $44,302 | $14,105 | 4 | $14,105 | $4 |
| 2023 | $7,065 | $97,717 | $88,632 | $29,500 | 6 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sunder Foundation is led by Rajagopal Sunder, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rajagopal Sunder
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Sunder Foundation
How much does The Sunder Foundation give each year?
The Sunder Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is The Sunder Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sunder Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,800, and its average grant was $3,526, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sunder Foundation give grants?
The Sunder Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (46%).
Does The Sunder Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Sunder Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic" (4 grants).
How large is The Sunder Foundation?
The Sunder Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What is The Sunder Foundation's EIN?
The Sunder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0817939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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