Aiyana Foundation Inc
Aiyana Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wayland, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including awards for general purposes and a scholarship.
Aiyana Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aiyana Foundation Inc gave $311K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Indiana. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $311,000
- +59.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,923
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,243,587
- +64.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aiyana Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 193 Concord Road, Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: (617) 738-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aiyana Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centro E Camibho Da Redencao ($50K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 75 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grants to recipients in Indiana, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Connecticut, and New York, as well as recipients whose locations are not specified in the itemized data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aiyana Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2023) to $344K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centro E Camibho Da Redencao | General | $50,000 |
| Empowerment Fund Columbus, IN | General | $50,000 |
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| GF Francisco De Assis | General | $37,500 |
| SOS Eb Kids Greenwich, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Meenakshi Foundation Great Barrington, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Utec Lowell, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Lar Fabiano De Cristo | General | $20,000 |
| Associacao Cridanca | General | $13,500 |
| Animal Rescue League Dedham, MA | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,243,587 | $3,210,084 | $366,583 | $311,000 | 13 | $366,313 | $211,238 | $389,158 |
| 2023 | $4,400,086 | $233,960 | $252,734 | $194,500 | 11 | $250,113 | $205,218 | $293,743 |
| 2022 | $4,418,860 | $84,465 | $366,676 | $306,000 | 15 | $360,863 | $191,780 | $257,301 |
| 2021 | $4,701,071 | $1,199,249 | $398,941 | $344,000 | 15 | $398,620 | $192,581 | $301,931 |
| 2020 | $4,022,754 | $407,135 | $374,032 | $313,000 | 21 | — | $170,734 | $289,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aiyana Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $389K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general-purpose support and a scholarship award. Among the organizations it supported, SOS EB KIDS Corp says its mission is to provide assistance to Brazilian children with Epidermolysis Bullosa. UTEC says its mission is to help young adults trade violence and poverty for social and economic success.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $311,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Named awards included $50,000 each to Centro E Camibho da Redencao, Empowerment Fund, and The George Washington University; $37,500 to GF Francisco de Assis; $25,000 to SOS EB KIDS; and $20,000 each to Meenakshi Foundation and UTEC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James Silverman is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Aiyana Foundation Inc is led by James Silverman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Silverman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aiyana Foundation Inc
How much does Aiyana Foundation Inc give each year?
Aiyana Foundation Inc gave $311K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 11 grants.
What is Aiyana Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aiyana Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aiyana Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Aiyana Foundation Inc give grants?
Aiyana Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and District of Columbia (16%).
Does Aiyana Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Aiyana Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aiyana Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aiyana Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Centro E Camibho Da Redencao ($50,000), Empowerment Fund ($50,000) and The George Washington University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aiyana Foundation Inc?
Aiyana Foundation Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $366K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $389K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Aiyana Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included general-purpose support and a scholarship award. Among the organizations it supported, SOS EB KIDS Corp says its mission is to provide assistance to Brazilian children with Epidermolysis Bullosa. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aiyana Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aiyana Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aiyana Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0527438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aiyana Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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