The Tara Chand Foundation
The Tara Chand Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $705K. Net investment income was $4.4M.
The Tara Chand Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tara Chand Foundation gave $705K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $705K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $705,000
- Median grant
- $705,000
- Total assets
- $8,059,489
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Tara Chand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chesapeake Conservancy Inc ($705K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Tara Chand Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2019) to $705K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Conservancy Inc Annapolis, MD | Contribution of Land for Conservation | $705,000 |
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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 | $8,059,489 | $5,219,929 | $1,005,799 | $705,000 | 1 | $756,841 | $4,361,491 | $303,238 |
| 2023 | $6,814,384 | $745,136 | $438,975 | — | — | — | $64,578 | $301,788 |
| 2022 | $4,999,992 | $436,706 | $570,495 | — | — | $387,055 | $224,526 | $264,549 |
| 2021 | $6,459,740 | $476,672 | $445,393 | — | — | $286,017 | $471,059 | $262,530 |
| 2020 | $5,205,744 | $277,437 | $137,797 | — | — | — | $106,564 | $206,403 |
| 2019 | $3,643,109 | $266,377 | $182,214 | $157,293 | 14 | — | $75,073 | $139,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tara Chand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tara Chand Foundation is led by Suman Sorg, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suman Sorg
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Nikki Edwards
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold Levy (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $15K, to Suman Sorg (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Tara Chand Foundation
How much does The Tara Chand Foundation give each year?
The Tara Chand Foundation gave $705K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Tara Chand Foundation?
The Tara Chand Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $757K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Tara Chand Foundation operate?
The Tara Chand Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York.
What is The Tara Chand Foundation's EIN?
The Tara Chand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2629243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Tara Chand Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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