Private foundation · Des Moines, IA

Sehgal Foundation

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Typical grant size
$1K – $3K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
49
Repeat grantees
26
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Rajat J Sehgal
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
$197K
Maureen Smith
DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
Kenai K Sehgal
DIRECTOR, TREASURER
Surinder M Sehgal
DIRECTOR
Edda G Sehgal
DIRECTOR
Oliver S Sehgal
DIRECTOR
Ryan Clutter
DIRECTOR
Bernd U Sehgal
DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
Vicki D Sehgal
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
Jay Sehgal
EXECUTIVE VP
$173K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
160
Total grants awarded
$11.3M
Total amount
$71K
Average grant
$2.7M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$3.0M
30 grants
2023
$2.9M
35 grants
2022
$958K
36 grants
2021
$2.4M
29 grants
2020
$2.0M
30 grants

Top recipients

S M Sehgal Foundation
5 grants
$10.1M
4 grants · IA · ≈ likely match
$255K
5 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$127K
3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$61K
4 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$49K
India Philanthropy Alliance
2 grants · MD
$47K
2 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$43K
3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$40K
Kt's Kids
4 grants · IL
$40K
4 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$37K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

S M Sehgal Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TY 2024
$2.7M
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
IA · TY 2024
$125K
India Philanthropy Alliance
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF MOBILIZING PEOPLE AND FUNDING IN THE UNITED STATES TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT AND ALLEVIATE…
MD · TY 2024
$31K
Iowa Council for International Understanding
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING A COORDINATED AND ACCESSIBLE RESOURCE FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO THE STATE…
IA · TY 2024
$30K
The Des Moines Community Playhouse
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THEATRE AS AN ART AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
IA · TY 2024
$28K
Breakthrough T1d
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FUNDING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENTS OF, PREVENT AND FIND A CURE FOR TYPE 1 DIAB…
MD · TY 2024
$25K
World Food Prize Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ADVANCED HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BY IMPROV…
IA · TY 2024
$12K
International Mountain Bicycling Association
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING, ENHANCING AND PROTECTING GREAT PLACES TO RIDE MOUNTAIN BIKES
CO · TY 2024
$10K
Kt's Kids
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DISABLED CHILDREN IN THE CHICAGO AREA ACCESS TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
IL · TY 2024
$10K
Food Bank of Iowa
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING HUNGER IN IOWA THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION, PARTNERSHIP, AND EDUCATION
IA · TY 2024
$8K
Drake University
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Connections for the Homeless
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES…
IL · TY 2024
$3K
India Association of Fort Myers
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CELEBRATING THE RICH CULTURE AND FESTIVALS ASSOCIATED WITH INDIA TO PROMOTE THE UNDERS…
FL · TY 2024
$3K
Jackson Chance Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHILE THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE …
IL · TY 2024
$3K
Giving Hope and Help Inc
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED, HI…
MO · TY 2024
$3K
Alzheimer's Association
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH, TO ENHANCE CARE A…
IA · TY 2024
$3K
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Can Play
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY TO PLAY…
IA · TY 2024
$3K
The Anti-cruelty Society
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF CARING BY HELPING PETS AND EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT PET ADOPTION
IL · TY 2024
$3K
Childserve Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS
IA · TY 2024
$3K
Kansas City Pet Project
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SHELTER FOR ANIMALS UNTIL THEY CAN BE PLACED IN SUITABLE HOMES FOR ADOPTION …
KS · TY 2024
$2K
The Chadtough Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF DIPG (DIFF…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Wgcu
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING
FL · TY 2024
$1K
American Heart Association
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FUNDING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENTS OF, PREVENT AND FIND A CURE FOR HEART DISEA…
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Above and Beyond Cancer Inc
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES
IA · TY 2024
$1K
Chicago Independent Radio Project Chirp Radio
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A COMMUNITY RADIO STATION FOCUSED ON REPRESENTING LOCAL PEOPLE, EVENTS, AND …
IL · TY 2024
$1K
Charityvest Inc
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING MEMORIAL CHARITABLE GIVING TO U.S. BASED CHARITIES
CA · TY 2024
$500
Wikimedia Foundation Inc
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE WORLD TO COLLECT AND DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE UNDER A FREE …
DC · TY 2024
$250
Mongabay Org Corp
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RELATING TO TROPICAL FORESTS A…
CA · TY 2024
$250
Akanksha Education Fund
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN INDIA
NY · TY 2024
$250
S M Sehgal Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
TY 2023
$2.6M
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD NEW FACILITIES TO PROVIDE CRISIS STABILIZATION, EMERGENCY SHELTER, …
IA · TY 2023
$125K
Iowa Council for International Understanding
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING A COORDINATED AND ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO THE STAT…
IA · TY 2023
$55K
Iowa Public Radio
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF STRENGTHENING PUBLIC RADIO IN IOWA.
IA · TY 2023
$25K
Alliance for the Great Lakes
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE GREAT LAKES.
IL · TY 2023
$20K
India Philanthropy Alliance
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF MOBILIZING PEOPLE AND FUNDING IN THE UNITED STATES TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT AND ALLEVIATE…
MD · TY 2023
$16K
State University of Iowa Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UNIVERSITY'S INDIA WINTERIM S…
IA · TY 2023
$13K
World Food Prize Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ADVANCED HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BY IMPROV…
IA · TY 2023
$12K
Evanston Grows
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE URBAN FARMS.
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Evanston Community Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF EVANSTON I…
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Indiaspora
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF WORKING TO TRANSFORM THE SUCCESS OF THE INDIAN DIASPORA INTO MEANINGFUL IMPACT WORLDWI…
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Kt's Kids
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DISABLED CHILDREN IN THE CHICAGO AREA ACCESS TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Urban Growers Collective
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CULTIVATING NOURISHING ENVIRONMENTS WHICH SUPPORT HEALTH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HEALIN…
IL · TY 2023
$8K
International Mountain Bicycling Association
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING, ENHANCING AND PROTECTING GREAT PLACES TO RIDE MOUNTAIN BIKES.
CO · TY 2023
$7K
Childserve Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS.
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Ronald Mcdonald House
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHILE RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
IL · TY 2023
$5K
The Des Moines Community Playhouse
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THEATRE AS AN ART AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.
IL · TY 2023
$5K
Food Bank of Iowa
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING HUNGER IN IOWA THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION, PARTNERSHIP, AND EDUCATION.
IA · TY 2023
$5K
Kansas City Pet Project
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SHELTER FOR ANIMALS UNTIL THEY CAN BE PLACED IN SUITABLE HOMES FOR ADOPTION …
MO · TY 2023
$5K
Central Iowa Trail Association
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING, ENHANCING AND PROTECTING GREAT PLACES TO RIDE MOUNTAIN BIKES.
IA · TY 2023
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.