Sambhavna Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community and charitable initiatives. Its mission encompasses promoting animal welfare, supporting biodiversity conservation, and facilitating religious and community activities, particularly through temples and food services. The foundation provides grants to organizations involved in animal protection, food distribution, and educational resources, reflecting its commitment to community service and environmental conservation. While it primarily funds activities in California, it also supports initiatives in other states, indicating a broader outreach in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small, local organizations in California—particularly faith-based community groups, small animal welfare programs, and local conservation projects—seeking modest one-time grants or event support.
Good Fit
- • Located in California (especially the Fremont/Greater Bay Area) or connected to CA-based community networks
- • Mission aligns with temple/community food/langar services, animal welfare, or small-scale conservation projects
- • Requests are modest (typical awards are under $5,000)
- • Has an introduction or established relationship with a trustee or an existing grantee
- • Can show direct community impact or event-based need
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in California (about 92% of 2024 dollars) with only a small out-of-state presence, indicating a narrow, largely local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients and the portfolio over four years funds multiple independent temples, an animal shelter, conservation groups, and small community organizations; however many grantees recur and five recipients capture most dollars, so variety is moderate rather than broad.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected applicants and the observed pattern shows a high rate of repeat recipients (six recurring grantees across years) with only one new recipient in the most recent year, so unsolicited new entrants are unlikely to gain support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
