Chitturi India Foundation
Chitturi India Foundation is a private foundation based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable and educational organizations, including organizations in Illinois, California, Maryland, Kansas, New York, Washington, and Texas.
Chitturi India Foundation at a glance
In short: Chitturi India Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $700.455), top state Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,705
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- Average grant
- $700
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $265,370
- +56.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chitturi India Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Marissa Ct, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chitturi India Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pearls of India ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing lists grants to recipients in Illinois, California, Maryland, Kansas, New York, Washington, and Texas. One listed recipient has no location provided in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chitturi India Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pearls of India Burr Ridge, IL | Charitable: Svayamkrishi Endowment | $3,000 |
| Bharath Gyan | Educational | $2,500 |
| Touch-A-Life Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Association for India Development College Park, MD | Charitable | $100 |
| India Development Service Oak Park, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | Educational: Industrial Engineering Excellence Fund | $100 |
| New York University New york city, NY | Education: Tandon Promise Scholarship Fund | $100 |
| Krishnamurti Foundation Ojai, CA | Educational | $100 |
| Yuwa India Sammammish, WA | Charitable | $100 |
| Global Hindu Heritage Foundation Frisco, TX | Educational | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s narrative on its 2025 filing states that its distributable amount based on its 2024 Form 990-PF was $7,524 and that it distributed $7,705 to the listed charities in the following year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $265,370 | $104,648 | $9,279 | $7,705 | 11 | $7,705 | $559 | $13,396 |
| 2025 | $170,000 | $170,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $7,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chitturi India Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include charitable and educational purposes. Among the grantees, India Development Service describes its mission as supporting economic and social development in India, while the Kansas State University Foundation says it secures and manages private gifts in support of Kansas State University. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $7,705 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $3,000, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $3,000 to Pearls of India for the Svayamkrishi Endowment, $2,500 to Bharath Gyan for educational purposes, and $1,500 to Touch-A-Life Foundation for charitable purposes. Other listed grants included $100 each to Association for India Development, India Development Service, Kansas State University Foundation, New York University, Krishnamurti Foundation, Yuwa India, and Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, and $5 to Wikimedia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ratnam Chitturi as Founder Director, Harsha Jujjavarapu as Treasurer Director, and Ashwin Cattamanchi as Secretary Director.
Chitturi India Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ashwin Cattamanchi
Secretary Director
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harsha Jujjavarapu
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ratnam Chitturi
Founder Director
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "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 Chitturi India Foundation
How much does Chitturi India Foundation give each year?
Chitturi India Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Chitturi India Foundation's typical grant size?
Chitturi India Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100, and its average grant was $700, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chitturi India Foundation give grants?
Chitturi India Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (21%).
Does Chitturi India Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Chitturi India Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Chitturi India Foundation's largest grantees?
Chitturi India Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Pearls of India ($3,000), Bharath Gyan ($2,500) and Touch-A-Life Foundation ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Chitturi India Foundation?
Chitturi India Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 Chitturi India Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include charitable and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chitturi India Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chitturi India Foundation's EIN?
Chitturi India Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3182374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
Does Chitturi India 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
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