Pillay Foundation Inc
Pillay Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists 52 grants totaling $9,096, each identified as a scholarship.
Pillay Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pillay Foundation Inc gave $9K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $174.923). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,096
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +333.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175
- -81.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120
- Total assets
- $353,652
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pillay Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1618 Maddux Lane, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 328-3949
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pillay Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abhay Saji ($239). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Pillay Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abhay Saji | Scholarship | $239 |
| Anumol R | Scholarship | $239 |
| S Athira Rajan | Scholarship | $239 |
| Devapriya S | Scholarship | $239 |
| Jeena J | Scholarship | $239 |
| Keerthy P K | Scholarship | $239 |
| Nayana Noshi | Scholarship | $239 |
| Sethulakshmi K S | Scholarship | $239 |
| Sneha Chandran | Scholarship | $239 |
| Tony Varghese | Scholarship | $239 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $353,652 | $3,940 | $9,209 | $9,096 | 52 | $9,209 | $3,925 | $15,317 |
| 2023 | $264,688 | $77,483 | $11,077 | $11,067 | 12 | $11,067 | $1,593 | $13,014 |
| 2022 | $156,371 | $1,242 | $19,328 | $18,021 | 13 | $18,021 | $1,242 | $7,684 |
| 2021 | $266,312 | $36,924 | $13,454 | $12,639 | 13 | $12,639 | $36,924 | $12,603 |
| 2020 | $241,505 | $42,986 | $11,830 | $10,878 | 13 | — | — | $11,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pillay Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 itemized grants identify scholarships as their purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $9,096. Grant amounts ranged from $120 to $239, with a median of $120. Among the largest grants, Abhay Saji, Anumol R, and S Athira Rajan each received $239 for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anand PIllay as President, Ravi Pillay as Vice President and Treasurer, and Jaya Pillay as Vice President and Secretary.
Pillay Foundation Inc is led by Anand PIllay, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anand PIllay
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaya Pillay
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Pillay
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mohan Pillay (2020–2023) — President
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 Pillay Foundation Inc
How much does Pillay Foundation Inc give each year?
Pillay Foundation Inc gave $9K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 12 grants.
What is Pillay Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pillay Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $120, and its average grant was $175, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Pillay Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Pillay Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (52 grants).
Who are Pillay Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pillay Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Abhay Saji ($239), Anumol R ($239) and S Athira Rajan ($239), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pillay Foundation Inc?
Pillay Foundation Inc reported $354K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 Pillay Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 itemized grants identify scholarships as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pillay Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions 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 Pillay Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pillay Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0117203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pillay Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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