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Our story
Build opportunity. Protect dignity. Make participation practical.
Gurbaksh Chahal founded The Chahal Foundation to connect charitable action across education, child protection, food security, safety and justice, and emergency response.
Why it exists
Urgent needs rarely fit into one category.
A learner may also need food security. A family recovering from a crisis may need education, protection, and economic opportunity. The Foundation’s mission is organized around connected priorities so donors, volunteers, and partners can choose a clear way to help without losing sight of the whole person.
Verified public-charity identity
- Legal name
- Chahal Foundation
- EIN
- 39-5160137
- IRS status
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- IRS determination letter
- November 14, 2025
Five priorities
One mission, organized around real human needs.
Education
Learning environments, scholarships, mentorship, and practical AI opportunity.
ExploreChild protection
Protection, survivor-centered recovery, advocacy, and long-term support.
ExploreFood security
Community nourishment through groceries, pantries, kitchens, and local partners.
ExploreSafety & justice
Education, advocacy, participation, and anti-discrimination work.
ExploreEmergency response
Practical supplies, coordination, logistics, and recovery support.
ExploreThe next chapter
A Foundation people can verify and participate in.
The work ahead is to build useful programs, document outcomes honestly, and make it straightforward for individuals and institutions to contribute.
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