Dasvandh Network 2024: A Record $3 Million Year in Sikh Giving


Dasvandh Network's 2024 Annual Report marks the platform's strongest year yet, with **$3,008,397 in total impact** for **69 organizations** — $2,438,397 raised on the DVN platform from roughly **14,000 donors** worldwide, plus **$570,000** in board grants to 7 Sikh-led nonprofits. Since inception, DVN has now distributed **$18M+** through the platform and grants.

## A word from leadership

In her message, Executive Director Amrita Bamrah reflects on a "transformative year," crediting strategic investments in technology, governance, and marketing for keeping giving "seamless and impactful," and reaffirming the vision of making Dasvandh "an integral part of every Sikh household."

## Platform growth

The platform grew **7.5% year over year**, welcoming **2,117 new donors** and reaching **1,095 recurring donations**. Donors averaged 4.3 transactions at an average of **$184** each. Across 2020–2024, annual impact climbed steadily from $1.63M to $3.01M.

## Campaign highlights

The April **Vaisakhi Campaign** raised nearly **$200,000** for organizations supporting farming families in Punjab, while **DasvandhWeek** — DVN's cornerstone fundraising week — raised nearly **$800,000** for **58 organizations**. Year-round digital campaigns and community events, from the Lehar International Conference to the Sikh Coalition gala, deepened engagement across North America.

## In their words

Partners including Khalsa Foundation California and Sanjhi Sikhiya credited DVN's "unwavering support" — Sanjhi Sikhiya noting its supporter base has grown nearly 5x over three years.

## Financials

Operating income of ~$296,764 came primarily from board contributions (72%) and tip revenue (17.3%); operating expenses of ~$557,000 were led by salaries (54.4%) and marketing (18.8%).

## Team & board

The report introduces the staff — Amrita Bamrah (Executive Director), Jaspreet Kaur (Operations Manager), and Manpreet Kaur (Marketing Manager) — and a 23-member board that granted **$570,000 to 7 nonprofits** at its San Antonio annual meeting.