Aiyer Foundation
Aiyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Aiyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Aiyer Foundation gave $60K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $59,711
- +7363.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- +750.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,512
- +778.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aiyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2021 filing is marked as final, so this policy should not be taken as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 459-72 St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone: (718) 680-9510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aiyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Heart and Hand for the Handicaped ($17K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), Pennsylvania (20%), California (20%), Washington (8%), and Georgia (8%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2020) to $60K (2021). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart and Hand for the Handicaped Flushing, NY | For Handicaped | $15,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Milpitas, CA | Eye Care | $10,000 |
| Sanskrit Bharathi Bellevue, WA | Propagation of Sanskrit | $5,000 |
| Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Saylorsburg, PA | Gurukulam | $5,000 |
| Aim for Seva Saylorsburg, PA | SEVA | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Cancer Treatment | $5,000 |
| Heart and Hand for the Handicaped Flushing, NY | Help for Handicaped | $2,001 |
| PBS Arlington, VA | Care for People | $2,000 |
| Chinmaya Mission Woodbury, NY | Teachings for Better Living | $2,000 |
| Sringeri Vidya Foundation Stroudsburg, PA | Propagation of Guru Teachings | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $60,311 | $59,711 | 17 | $59,711 | $1,015 |
| 2020 | $50,515 | $800 | $800 | 2 | — | $1,877 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for organizations addressing disability services, health care, food assistance, and cultural or religious education. For example, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. India Home describes its work as serving and empowering South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrants in New York City through culturally competent services and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $59,711 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $555 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $15,000 to HEART AND HAND FOR THE HANDICAPED for handicapped services; $10,000 to SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION for eye care; and $5,000 each to SANSKRIT BHARATHI, ARSHA VIDYA GURUKULAM, AIM FOR SEVA, and the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. Other recipients included CHINMAYA MISSION ($2,000), AKSHYA PATRA FOUNDATION ($2,000), and INDIA HOME ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists KRISHNAMURTHY AIYER as president, PADMINI AIYER as vice president, ARYAN AIYER as treasurer, and AISA AIYER as secretary.
Aiyer Foundation is led by Krishnamurthy Aiyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Krishnamurthy Aiyer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Padmini Aiyer
V.president
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aisa Aiyer
Secretory
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aryan Aiyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Aiyer Foundation
How much does Aiyer Foundation give each year?
Aiyer Foundation gave $60K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $800 across 2 grants.
What is Aiyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Aiyer Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,512, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aiyer Foundation give grants?
Aiyer Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Flushing, NY (2 grants) and Saylorsburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Aiyer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Aiyer Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Aiyer Foundation's largest grantees?
Aiyer Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Heart and Hand for the Handicaped ($17,001 across 2 grants), Sankara Eye Foundation ($10,000) and Sanskrit Bharathi ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Aiyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for organizations addressing disability services, health care, food assistance, and cultural or religious education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aiyer Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aiyer Foundation's EIN?
Aiyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1533532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Aiyer Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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