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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4109267

The Sikand Foundation

A private foundation in Sherman Oaks, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 110 grants and $1.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), 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

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,652,000

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $41,776,518
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,691,500

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $38,321,966
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,847,000

    Grants listed
    121
    Assets, end of year
    $34,230,817
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,919,000

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $33,934,210
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,929,000

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $35,844,874
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,805,430

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $33,496,621
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,317,104

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $34,830,150
  • Tax year 2017

    $1,264,731

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $23,466,567

Grants paid in 2024

110 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. California State University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Siti center support

    $250,000
  2. Jesuits WestLos Gatos, CA

    Pledge payment (3RD)

    $100,000
  3. Providence Saint Joseph FoundationBurbank, CA

    Pledge payment

    $100,000
  4. Providence Tarzana FoundationTarzana, CA

    Pledge payment (5TH)

    $100,000
  5. Home for FamiliesWoodland Hills, CA

    Phase vi (a) of the palmdale project

    $50,000
  6. UCLA Department of NeurosurgeryLos Angeles, CA

    The works of DRS. Liau & bergsneider

    $40,000
  7. American Red Cross Los Angeles RegionLos Angeles, CA

    Split between armed forces and disaster relief

    $35,000
  8. American India FoundationNew York, NY

    STEM powering punjab

    $30,000
  9. Care USASan Francisco, CA

    Area of greatest need

    $30,000
  10. Galsgirls Athletic Leadership School of Los AngelesPanorama City, CA

    Landscaping/general operating

    $30,000
  11. The Good Shepherd ShelterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $30,000
  12. Project PrakashCambridge, MA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $30,000
  13. Bridge to Home SCVSanta Clarita, CA

    Soup for the soul - soupreme sponsers

    $25,000
  14. Catholic Big Brothers and SistersLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $25,000
  15. Chaminade College PreparatoryChatsworth, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $25,000
  16. Hollenbeck PalmsLos Angeles, CA

    Area of greatest need

    $25,000
  17. Los Angeles County Animal Care FoundationPasadena, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $25,000
  18. St Monica's Catholic ChurchSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $25,000
  19. City of HopeLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $20,000
  20. GoodwillLos Angeles, CA

    Supportive services for WCD clients

    $20,000
  21. Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $20,000
  22. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health FoundationValencia, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $20,000
  23. Mend - Meet Each Need with DignityPacoima, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $20,000
  24. Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $20,000
  25. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Charitable donation 2025

    $20,000
  26. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Work in california

    $20,000
  27. United WayLos Angeles, CA

    La unhoused response academy

    $20,000
  28. Verbum Dei High SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Scholarships

    $20,000
  29. Bridge to Home SCVSanta Clarita, CA

    Operating costs - new facility

    $10,000
  30. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles IncLos Angeles, CA

    ST. Robert's center

    $10,000
  31. Cedars-SinaiLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  32. Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Chla dog therapy program and area of greatest need

    $10,000
  33. ChrysalisLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  34. Conservation InternationalArlington, VA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  35. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  36. Family Promise of Santa Clarita ValleyValencia, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  37. FoodcycleLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  38. Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  39. Good Shepherd CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  40. Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  41. Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  42. Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  43. Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  44. Loyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  45. Loyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Innocent project

    $10,000
  46. Mayo ClinicAlbert Lea, MN

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  47. Meals on Wheels - WestSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  48. Music Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  49. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  50. Salvation ArmyLong Beach, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  51. San Fernando Valley Rescue MissionVan Nuys, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  52. Sos Children's VillagesWashington, DC

    Support of village in rajpura, india

    $10,000
  53. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  54. St Vincent's Meals on WheelsLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $10,000
  55. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Funds #62424c & #15910c

    $10,000
  56. Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $7,500
  57. Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    Charitable donation 2025

    $7,500
  58. Alley Cat Allies IncBethesda, MD

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  59. Carter CenterAtlanta, GA

    2025 charitable donation

    $5,000
  60. Catholic Big Brothers and SistersLos Angeles, CA

    Golf fundraiser

    $5,000
  61. Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MD

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  62. College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  63. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  64. Feeding AmericaWashington, DC

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  65. Fix NationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  66. Friends of Griffith ParkLos Angeles, CA

    Griffith park land

    $5,000
  67. Greater Los Angeles Zoo AssociationGlendale, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  68. Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  69. Holy Cross Mission CenterNortre Dame, IN

    Solar panel project in dandora

    $5,000
  70. My Friend's PlaceHollywood, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  71. National Alliance on Mental IllnessBaltimore, MD

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  72. Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA

    General support/oxy fund

    $5,000
  73. PBS So CalSanta Ana, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  74. Providence Saint Joseph FoundationBurbank, CA

    Golf fundraiser

    $5,000
  75. Providence Saint Joseph FoundationBurbank, CA

    2025 board gift

    $5,000
  76. Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  77. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  78. St Bernardine of SienaWoodland Hills, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  79. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  80. West Coast CareMarina Del Rey, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  81. West Coast CareMarina Del Rey, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  82. Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  83. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  84. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Charitable donation 2025

    $5,000
  85. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $4,000
  86. Direct Relief InternationalSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $4,000
  87. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $3,000
  88. Heal the BaySanta Monica, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $3,000
  89. Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $3,000
  90. Morris Animal FoundationDenver, CO

    Charitable donation 2025

    $3,000
  91. St Vincent de Paul SocietyGlendale, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $3,000
  92. Tarzana Treatment Centers IncTarzana, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $3,000
  93. Alcott Mental Health ServicesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  94. American Kidney FundRockville, MD

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  95. Angel FlightSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  96. Brothers Brother FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  97. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  98. Marine Mammal Care CenterSan Pedro, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  99. Med Share InternationalDecatur, GA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  100. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterHagerstown, MD

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  101. Pet PartnersBellevue, WA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  102. SPCA - La - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  103. United WayLos Angeles, CA

    Team uwgla/wildfire response fund

    $2,000
  104. World VisionTacoma, WA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  105. Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $2,000
  106. American Society of Civil Engineers FoundationReston, VA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $1,000
  107. American Stroke FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Charitable donation 2025

    $1,000
  108. Braille InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $1,000
  109. CathavenDunlap, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $1,000
  110. RandSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable donation 2025

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health3 grants $50,00012% of the total
  2. Human services6 grants $49,00012% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter3 grants $45,00011% of the total
  4. Environment6 grants $38,0009% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $36,0009% of the total
  6. Community development2 grants $35,0008% of the total
  7. 11 other causes23 grants $167,50040% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California77 grants $1,400,500
  2. New York7 grants $87,000
  3. Massachusetts3 grants $47,500
  4. District of Columbia4 grants $25,000
  5. Tennessee1 grant $20,000
  6. Maryland5 grants $19,000
  7. Virginia2 grants $11,000
  8. Minnesota1 grant $10,000
  9. Georgia2 grants $7,000
  10. Kansas2 grants $6,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Annette SikandPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Mark SikandCFO Hours 5Pay $0
  • Renee SikandSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0

The return

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