North South Foundation
Empower every child to achieve their maximum potential,excel in education and to be an empathetic holistic leader. Provide education scholarships and resources to needy children. Provide a platform for volunteers to support the community.
North South Foundation at a glance
In short: North South Foundation gave $4.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.0M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,955,232
- +185.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,955,232
- Median grant
- $3,955,232
- Total assets
- $13,822,392
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North South Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pearls of India Foundation ($4.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How North South Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2952% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $4.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.0M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pearls of India Foundation Burr Ridge, IL | Donor Advisory Funds (DAF) disbursed as per donor's wishes | $3,955,232 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,822,392 | $4,125,016 | $6,086,490 | $3,955,232 | 1 | $2,690,526 |
| 2024 | $15,717,719 | $2,702,597 | $2,135,458 | $1,387,185 | Total only | $1,388,645 |
| 2023 | $15,315,533 | $1,573,337 | $1,120,111 | $174,877 | 2 | $329,372 |
| 2022 | $14,862,307 | $1,877,366 | $1,009,824 | $129,600 | 4 | $462,552 |
| 2021 | $13,994,765 | $2,305,122 | $331,999 | $100,472 | 7 | $1,274,049 |
| 2020 | $12,021,642 | $2,092,212 | $1,559,238 | $26,250 | 1 | $340,255 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About North South Foundation
Based on IRS filings
North South Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Burr Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $2.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North South Foundation is led by Srivittal Choppara, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Srivittal Choppara
CEO
Board Member & Secretary → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Balu Natarajan
CEO
Board Member & President → Board Member, President & CEO, 2024
Board Member, President & CEO → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arun Maheshwari
Board Member, Chairman & CEO
Board Member & Chairman → Board Member, Chairman & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Athena Savino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Surabhi Pokhriyal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Visalakshi Meyyappan
Chief Administrative Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Anita Gavini
Chief Operating Officer
Board Member → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Praveen Goli
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ratnam Chitturi
Board Member
Board Member & President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bala Bhagavat
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Prasad Kaipa
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rao Chalasani
Board Member, Non-Voting & Chairman Emeritus
Board Member → Board Member & Non-Voting, 2023
Board Member & Non-Voting → Board Member, Non-Voting & Chairman Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roopashree Srikanth
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Savitha Naidu
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monil Ruparel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veena Gundavelli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hiren Thakar
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Siva Vavilala
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desi Vijay
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mahavir Gandhi
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mahesh Bhatia
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manish Maheshwari
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Srikanth R
Volunteer - CFO
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kavita Somani (2024) — Co-Treasurer
- Former: Kavya Shivashankar (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sravanthi Vallampati (2022–2023) — Board Member & Secretary
- Former: Ramdev Jagarlamudi (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Vidyadhara Rao Chalasani (2020–2021) — Board Member & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to Visalakshi Meyyappan (Chief Administrative Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North South Foundation
How much does North South Foundation give each year?
North South Foundation gave $4.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $1.4M in grants paid.
How large is North South Foundation?
North South Foundation reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is North South Foundation?
North South Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Burr Ridge, IL. It holds $13.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North South Foundation operate?
North South Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Virginia.
What is North South Foundation's EIN?
North South Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3659998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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