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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. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
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.