Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation is a private foundation, based in Northampton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K.
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation at a glance
In short: Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,900
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,980
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $140,058
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John's Episcopal Church 042-130-854 ($6K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $15K (2023) to $24K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Episcopal Church 042-130-854 Northampton, MA | General Support | $6,000 |
| College Church Inc Northampton, MA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Christina's House Springfield, MA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Orion Society Northampton, MA | General Support | $1,200 |
| Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity Inc Florence, MA | General Support | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,058 | $15,000 | $16,221 | $14,900 | 5 | $16,221 | $6,928 |
| 2023 | $141,279 | $15,000 | $16,136 | $14,900 | 5 | $16,136 | $6,650 |
| 2022 | $142,415 | $10,000 | $19,775 | $18,500 | 5 | $19,775 | $7,086 |
| 2021 | $152,190 | $20,000 | $25,396 | $24,200 | 4 | $25,396 | $7,211 |
| 2020 | $157,586 | $20,000 | $17,194 | $16,000 | 5 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shanthi Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Chelliah
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation
How much does Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation give each year?
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 5 grants.
What is Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's typical grant size?
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,980, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation give grants?
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Northampton, MA (3 grants).
Does Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's largest grantees?
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St John's Episcopal Church 042-130-854 ($6,000), College Church Inc ($4,500) and Christina's House ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation?
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's EIN?
Shanthi and Thomas Chelliah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3900375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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