Pearls of India Foundation
1) Create and sustain Svayamkrishi Endowment in order to support social entrepreneurs and change makers to build models for sustainable villages and self reliance among villagers and to spread the models across villages in India. 2) Give grants to projects that preserve, protect, and promote Indian Civilization with its ancient knowledge system, rich heritage, history, values, and culture.
Pearls of India Foundation at a glance
In short: Pearls of India Foundation gave $73K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,418
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,418
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $73,418
- Total assets
- $4,298,819
- +1066.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pearls of India Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ashoka USA ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2025) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashoka USA Arlington, VA | Ashoka Innovators for the Public- Create and sustain Svayamkrishi Endowment in order to support social entrepreneurs and change makers to build models for sustainable villages and self reliance among villagers and to spread the models across villages in India. | $73,418 |
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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 | $4,298,819 | $4,010,127 | $79,810 | $73,418 | 1 | $3,373 |
| 2024 | $368,502 | $291,172 | $91,319 | $91,157 | 1 | $2,395 |
| 2023 | — | $192,678 | $24,029 | — | — | — |
About Pearls of India Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pearls of India Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Burr Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $73K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pearls of India Foundation is led by Ratnam Chitturi, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ratnam Chitturi
Director & President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Prasad Yalamanchi
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashwin Cattamanchi
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Azad Sunkavalli
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dilip Kuchipudi
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rama Krishna Maddipati
Joint Secretary & Joint Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Pearls of India Foundation
How much does Pearls of India Foundation give each year?
Pearls of India Foundation gave $73K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $91K across 1 grant.
How large is Pearls of India Foundation?
Pearls of India Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Pearls of India Foundation?
Pearls of India Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Burr Ridge, IL. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Pearls of India Foundation operate?
Pearls of India Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Pearls of India Foundation's EIN?
Pearls of India Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3053452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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