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Sehgal Foundation

Des Moines, Iowa  ·  EIN 421477858  ·  Private foundation

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Sehgal Foundation has awarded $8.9M across 131 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to S M Sehgal Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.4M
Total assets
131
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sehgal Foundation funds

Sehgal Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, domestic violence, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sehgal Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
S M Sehgal Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
$2.7M2024
S M Sehgal Foundation
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
$2.6M2023
S M Sehgal Foundation
CHARITABLE
$1.8M2020
S M Sehgal Foundation
CHARITABLE
$735K2022
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Ames, IA$125K2024
Youth and Shelter Services Inc
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD NEW FACILITIES TO PROVIDE CRISIS STABILIZATION, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND RESIDENTIAL ADDI
Ames, IA$125K2023
Iowa Council for International Understanding
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING A COORDINATED AND ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO THE STATE OF IOWA.
Des Moines, IA$55K2023
India Philanthropy Alliance
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF MOBILIZING PEOPLE AND FUNDING IN THE UNITED STATES TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT AND ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN INDIA
Hyattsville, MD$31K2024
Iowa Council for International Understanding
SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF CREATING A COORDINATED AND ACCESSIBLE RESOURCE FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO THE STATE OF IOWA
Des Moines, IA$30K2024
The State University of Iowa Foundation
CHARITABLE
Iowa City, IA$30K2020
Iowa Council for International Understanding
CHARITABLE
Des Moines, IA$30K2020
The Des Moines Community Playhouse
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THEATRE AS AN ART AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
Des Moines, IA$28K2024
Des Moines Performing Arts
CHARITABLE
Des Moines, IA$26K2022
Punjab Ag University
CHARITABLE
$25K2022
Indian Schools Alumni & Friends
CHARITABLE
San Mateo, CA$25K2022

Sehgal Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.0M
2022$958K
2023$2.9M
2024$3.0M

How to apply for funding from Sehgal Foundation

Sehgal Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Sehgal Foundation

Does Sehgal Foundation accept grant applications?
Sehgal Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Sehgal Foundation fund?
Sehgal Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include S M Sehgal Foundation, S M Sehgal Foundation, S M Sehgal Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sehgal Foundation give in grants?
Sehgal Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 131 grants.
Where is Sehgal Foundation located?
Sehgal Foundation is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421477858.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sehgal Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Sehgal Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.