How You can Support Sikhlens
If you believe in the power of storytelling to shape identity and advance justice, we invite you to support us: www.sikhlens.com/donate
Sikhlens is powered by people. Each year, hundreds of volunteers across the world contribute their time and expertise to make our festivals, films, and educational programs possible. That global commitment is our foundation.
To fully realize our next phase of growth, we are building a parallel foundation of sustained financial support—one that allows us to scale our work, invest in new voices, and ensure long-term impact.
Why Your Support Matters
Our mission is clear: to help ensure that Sikh Americans are widely recognized and understood as a distinct religious and ethnic community committed to fairness, service, and justice.
Your support enables us to:
- Produce films that elevate Sikh stories in mainstream and academic spaces
- Expand film festivals and community programming across geographies
- Support emerging filmmakers through mentorship and funding
- Develop new initiatives that address critical gaps in representation
We are also intentionally reducing costs and accelerating production timelines by integrating state-of-the-art AI tools—allowing every contribution to go further.
Ways to Give
We recognize that meaningful support takes many forms.
Make a Donation
Support Sikhlens with a one-time or recurring gift. Every contribution directly advances our films, festivals, and educational programs.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommend a grant to Sikhlens through your donor-advised fund. DAFs are a tax-efficient way to support nonprofit work while planning your charitable giving over time.
Legacy Giving
Include Sikhlens in your long-term planning through a bequest, trust, or other estate gift. Legacy giving allows you to make a lasting investment in Sikh storytelling and cultural preservation for future generations.
Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
For those exploring structured giving, charitable remainder trusts can provide income to you or your beneficiaries while supporting Sikhlens over time. This approach can offer both financial planning benefits and long-term philanthropic impact.
Stock and Non-Cash Gifts
Donating appreciated assets—such as stock—can be a tax-efficient way to contribute while maximizing your impact.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many employers will match charitable contributions made by employees. Check with your organization to see if your donation can be doubled.
A Growing Movement
Sikhlens stands at an inflection point. With a strong volunteer base and a clear strategic vision, we are positioned to expand our reach significantly in the coming years.
What we need now is the financial partnership to match that ambition