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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 42-1477858

Sehgal Foundation

A private foundation in Des Moines, IA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 30 grants and $3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,018,750

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $57,143,448

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,929,675

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $53,087,961

  • Tax year 2022

    $958,079

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $53,695,394

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,411,805

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $54,060,488

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,977,636

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $53,398,617

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. S M Sehgal FoundationGurgaon, India

    Support the charitable purpose of the organization

    $2,705,000
  2. Youth and Shelter Services IncAmes, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of positively impacting the lives and futures of children, youth and families

    $125,000
  3. India Philanthropy AllianceHyattsville, MD

    Support the charitable purpose of mobilizing people and funding in the united states to foster development and alleviate poverty in india

    $31,000
  4. Iowa Council for International UnderstandingDes Moines, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of creating a coordinated and accessible resource for international visitors to the state of iowa

    $30,000
  5. The Des Moines Community PlayhouseDes Moines, IA

    Support the organization's educational and literary activities to promote theatre as an art and cultural enrichment

    $27,500
  6. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Support the charitable purpose of funding research to improve the treatments of, prevent and find a cure for type 1 diabetes

    $25,000
  7. World Food Prize FoundationUrbandale, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of honoring the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world

    $12,000
  8. International Mountain Bicycling AssociationBoulder, CO

    Support the charitable purpose of creating, enhancing and protecting great places to ride mountain bikes

    $10,000
  9. KT'S KidsChicago, IL

    Support the charitable purpose of providing disabled children in the chicago area access to outdoor activities

    $10,000
  10. Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of alleviating hunger in iowa through food distribution, partnership, and education

    $7,500
  11. Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of the university's scholarship program for undergraduate students.

    $5,000
  12. Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL

    Support the charitable purpose of providing housing, employment and supportive services to move individuals and families out of the shadow of homelessness

    $3,000
  13. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Support the charitable purpose of eliminating alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health

    $2,500
  14. The Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, IL

    Support the charitable purpose of building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people about pet adoption

    $2,500
  15. Can PlayWest Des Moines, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of providing an environment for the underserved youth in the des moines community to play and build self-confidence

    $2,500
  16. Childserve FoundationJohnston, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of enhancing the well-being of children with special healthcare needs

    $2,500
  17. Giving Hope and Help IncKansas City, MO

    Support the charitable purpose of domestic violence survivors and providing scholarship opportunities to underserved, high-achieving, college-bound high school students

    $2,500
  18. India Association of Fort MyersEstero, FL

    Support the charitable purpose of celebrating the rich culture and festivals associated with india to promote the understanding and tolerance of people of indian origin

    $2,500
  19. Jackson Chance FoundationChicago, IL

    Support the charitable purpose of providing parking and transportation support to families while their children receive medical care in the neonatal intensive care unit

    $2,500
  20. YMCA of Greater Des MoinesDes Moines, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities

    $2,500
  21. Kansas City Pet ProjectKansas City, MO

    Support the charitable purpose of providing shelter for animals until they can be placed in suitable homes for adoption or reclaimed by their owner

    $1,500
  22. Above and Beyond Cancer IncWDM, IA

    Support the charitable purpose of supporting cancer survivors and their families

    $1,000
  23. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Support the charitable purpose of funding research to improve the treatments of, prevent and find a cure for heart disease

    $1,000
  24. The Chadtough FoundationSaline, MI

    Support the charitable purpose of providing funding for research into the cause, prevention, and treatment of dipg (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma)

    $1,000
  25. Chicago Independent Radio Project Chirp RadioChicago, IL

    Support the charitable purpose of providing a community radio station focused on representing local people, events, and issues throughout chicago

    $1,000
  26. WgcuFort Myers, FL

    Support the charitable purpose of advocating for public broadcasting

    $1,000
  27. Charityvest IncSan Francisco, CA

    Support the charitable purpose of facilitating memorial charitable giving to u.s. Based charities

    $500
  28. Akanksha Education FundNew York, NY

    Support the charitable purpose of providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in india

    $250
  29. Mongabay Org CorpMenlo Park, CA

    Support the charitable purpose of raising awareness about social and environmental issues relating to tropical forests and other ecosystems

    $250
  30. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    Support the charitable purpose of empowering individuals around the world to collect and develop knowledge under a free license

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $131,00047% of the total
  2. Health5 grants $32,00012% of the total
  3. International aid2 grants $30,25011% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $30,00011% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation2 grants $12,5005% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $12,0004% of the total
  7. 6 other causes8 grants $30,00011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Iowa11 grants $218,000
  2. Maryland2 grants $56,000
  3. Illinois5 grants $19,000
  4. Colorado1 grant $10,000
  5. Florida2 grants $3,500
  6. Missouri1 grant $2,500
  7. Kansas1 grant $1,500
  8. Michigan1 grant $1,000
  9. Texas1 grant $1,000
  10. California2 grants $750

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Vicki D SehgalDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Bernd U SehgalDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Maureen SmithDIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kenai K SehgalDIRECTOR, TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Surinder M SehgalDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Edda G SehgalDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Oliver S SehgalDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ryan ClutterDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Rajat J SehgalEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $197,258

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