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Sehgal Foundation: 30 grants to organizations, $3 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Sehgal Foundation, a private foundation in Des Moines, IA, paid 30 grants to organizations totaling $3,018,750 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on October 31, 2025. The largest was $2,705,000 to S M Sehgal Foundation for support the charitable purpose of the organization.
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- EIN
- 421477858
- Based in
- Des Moines, IA
- Assets
- $75,869,856
- Grants paid
- $3,018,750
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed October 31, 2025, IRS object ID 202513049349100016. It reported $3,018,750 in grants paid; 30 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S M Sehgal Foundation | Gurgaon, IN | Support the charitable purpose of the organization | $2,705,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth and Shelter Services Inc | Ames, IA | Support the charitable purpose of positively impacting the lives and futures of children, youth and families | Human services | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| India Philanthropy Alliance | Hyattsville, MD | Support the charitable purpose of mobilizing people and funding in the united states to foster development and alleviate poverty in india | $31,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iowa Council for International Understanding | Des Moines, IA | Support the charitable purpose of creating a coordinated and accessible resource for international visitors to the state of iowa | International, foreign affairs and national security | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Des Moines Community Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | Support the organization's educational and literary activities to promote theatre as an art and cultural enrichment | Arts, culture and humanities | $27,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Breakthrough T1D | Hagerstown, MD | Support the charitable purpose of funding research to improve the treatments of, prevent and find a cure for type 1 diabetes | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Food Prize Foundation | Des Moines, 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association | Boulder, CO | Support the charitable purpose of creating, enhancing and protecting great places to ride mountain bikes | Recreation and sports | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| KT'S Kids | Chicago, IL | Support the charitable purpose of providing disabled children in the chicago area access to outdoor activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Support the charitable purpose of alleviating hunger in iowa through food distribution, partnership, and education | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Support the charitable purpose of the university's scholarship program for undergraduate students. | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Support the charitable purpose of providing housing, employment and supportive services to move individuals and families out of the shadow of homelessness | Housing and shelter | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alzheimer's Association | West Des Moines, IA | 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 throu | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Can Play | West 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 | Recreation and sports | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Childserve Foundation | Johnston, IA | Support the charitable purpose of enhancing the well-being of children with special healthcare needs | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Giving Hope and Help Inc | Lees Summit, MO | Support the charitable purpose of domestic violence survivors and providing scholarship opportunities to underserved, high-achieving, college-bound high school students | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| India Association of Fort Myers | Fort Myers, 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jackson Chance Foundation | Chicago, 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 | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Support the charitable purpose of building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people about pet adoption | Animal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Support the charitable purpose of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kansas City Pet Project | Kansas City, KS | 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 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Above and Beyond Cancer Inc | Des Moines, IA | Support the charitable purpose of supporting cancer survivors and their families | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Support the charitable purpose of funding research to improve the treatments of, prevent and find a cure for heart disease | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Independent Radio Project Chirp Radio | Chicago, IL | Support the charitable purpose of providing a community radio station focused on representing local people, events, and issues throughout chicago | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Chadtough Foundation | Saline, MI | Support the charitable purpose of providing funding for research into the cause, prevention, and treatment of dipg (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wgcu | Fort Myers, FL | Support the charitable purpose of advocating for public broadcasting | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Charityvest Inc | San Francisco, CA | Support the charitable purpose of facilitating memorial charitable giving to u.s. based charities | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Akanksha Education Fund | New York, NY | Support the charitable purpose of providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in india | International, foreign affairs and national security | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mongabay Org Corp | Menlo Park, CA | Support the charitable purpose of raising awareness about social and environmental issues relating to tropical forests and other ecosystems | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Support the charitable purpose of empowering individuals around the world to collect and develop knowledge under a free license | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2022
From the Form 990-PF filed March 12, 2025, IRS object ID 202520719349100027. It reported $958,079 in grants paid; 36 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S M Sehgal Foundation | Gurgaon, IN | Charitable | $735,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | Community improvement and capacity building | $26,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indian Schools Alumni & Friends | San Mateo, CA | Charitable | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Punjab Ag University | Punjab, IN | Charitable | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indiaspora | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | Human services | $21,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Mountain Biking Association | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | Charitable | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hindu Temple of SW Florida | Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics | Medak District, IN | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iowa Council for International Understanding | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| KT'S Kids | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shalom Covenant Church | Urbandale, IA | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Food Prize Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,004 | apps.irs.gov |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Charitable | Housing and shelter | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Medical Health Organization | Columbus, OH | Charitable | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable | Recreation and sports | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Charitable | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation | Fort Meyers, FL | Charitable | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | Charitable | Environment | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $1,029 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chadtough Foundation | Saline, MI | Charitable | $1,023 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Above and Beyond Cancer Inc | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| America India Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cathedral Counseling Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Independent Radio Project Chirp Radio | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Sanibel Island, FL | Charitable | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Lee County | Fort Meyers, FL | Charitable | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wgcu | Fort Meyers, FL | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Des Moines Valley Golf Club | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $513 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mongabayorg Corporation | Menlo, CA | Charitable | $260 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $148,500 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $42,750 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $32,504 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $26,500 |
| Recreation and sports | $15,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $12,500 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $11,000 |
| Education | $7,500 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $290,517 |
| Maryland | $56,000 |
| California | $47,010 |
| Illinois | $46,500 |
| Colorado | $25,000 |
| Florida | $21,500 |
| Ohio | $3,000 |
| Missouri | $2,500 |
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Updated October 31, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.