Hindu Heritage Endowment
To provide secure, professionally managed financial support to the diverse programs of hindu temples and other hindu institutions that are dedicated to traditional and classical hindu principles and practices
Hindu Heritage Endowment at a glance
In short: Hindu Heritage Endowment gave $2.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,266,210
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,133,105
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,133,105
- Total assets
- $25,822,660
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hindu Heritage Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saiva Siddhanta Church ($2.2M). Together the top 2 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hindu Heritage Endowment gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2021) to $2.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saiva Siddhanta Church Kapaa, HI | Church Projects | $2,195,753 |
| Himalayan Academy Kapaa, HI | Educ. Activities | $70,457 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,822,660 | $4,193,661 | $2,534,467 | $2,266,210 | 2 | $1,459,427 |
| 2023 | $23,177,926 | $4,129,302 | $3,093,952 | $2,833,287 | 2 | $1,109,244 |
| 2022 | $20,785,383 | $3,436,680 | $2,591,255 | $2,363,971 | 2 | $1,144,694 |
| 2021 | $23,278,440 | $3,753,381 | $2,350,350 | $2,102,235 | 2 | $1,208,183 |
| 2020 | $20,520,052 | $2,816,563 | $2,473,665 | $2,232,102 | 2 | $561,042 |
About Hindu Heritage Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Hindu Heritage Endowment is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Kapaa, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hindu Heritage Endowment is led by Reverend Swami B. Veylan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reverend Swami B. Veylan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Swami S. Ceyon
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Swami S. Palani
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 Hindu Heritage Endowment
How much does Hindu Heritage Endowment give each year?
Hindu Heritage Endowment gave $2.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 2 grants.
How large is Hindu Heritage Endowment?
Hindu Heritage Endowment reported $25.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Hindu Heritage Endowment?
Hindu Heritage Endowment is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Kapaa, HI. It holds $25.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hindu Heritage Endowment operate?
Hindu Heritage Endowment has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hindu Heritage Endowment's EIN?
Hindu Heritage Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0308924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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