Private foundation · EIN 36-4042107 · Palatine, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sarode Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Varies based on when donation is requested) and its median grant is $5,600.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $11K total, median $5,600. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$11K
Median grant
$5,600
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Varies based on when donation is request
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

Submission in writing Contact: Sarode Pundaleeka, 502 Ambriance, Burr Ridge, Il, 8157251355, DHYMA@AOL.COM Deadlines: Varies based on when donation is requested Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sai Spiritual FoundationNorthlake, ILChartiable contribution$10K
Kyg USA IncElyria, OHCharitable contribution$1,200

By state: Illinois 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Sarode Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palatine, Illinois, administered in care of Dr Sarode Pundaleeka, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sarode Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submission in writing Deadlines: Varies based on when donation is requested.

How much does Sarode Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11K across 2 grants, a median of $5,600.

Where does Sarode Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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