Munshi Bishan Singh Kochhar Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4147472 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$282K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Skih Center Inc | New York, NY | House of Worship | $200,000 |
| Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding | New York, NY | Education | $30,000 |
| The Sikh Coalition | New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| University of St Andrews | Guardbridge, UK | Education | $20,000 |
| The Sikh Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Ensaaf | New York, NY | Education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $225,117 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349100444
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4147472
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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