Private foundation · EIN 26-3522062 · Arcadia, California · Religion

Sjv and Ej Chelvanayakam Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $189K total, median $44K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$189K
Median grant
$44K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 1 of 4 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Serendip Btc FoundationColombo Wp, INDonation$81K

About this foundation

Sjv and Ej Chelvanayakam Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Arcadia, California, administered in care of James C Ravindran, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sjv and Ej Chelvanayakam Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sjv and Ej Chelvanayakam Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $189K across 4 grants, a median of $44K.

Where does Sjv and Ej Chelvanayakam Charitable Foundation give?

INTL (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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