Two Leaves for Life Foundation
Two Leaves for Life Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cerritos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $503K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $23K.
Two Leaves for Life Foundation at a glance
In short: Two Leaves for Life Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,250
- +359.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,050
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $502,780
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (25% 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 Two Leaves for Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Two Leaves Trust ($15K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Two Leaves for Life Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $6K (2023) to $28K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Leaves Trust | General Support | $14,500 |
| Rcobana Inc Cerritos, CA | General Support for Community Outreach and Youth Development | $5,250 |
| The Post Oak School Bellaire, TX | Scholarship Fund and Educational Program Support | $3,000 |
| Foundation of Goodness | Rural Development and Education Programs in Sri Lanka | $1,500 |
| Ramakrishna Monastry Trabuco Canyon, CA | Support for Religious Education and Community Outreach | $1,000 |
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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 | $502,780 | $24,800 | $25,952 | $25,250 | 5 | $25,250 | $22,850 | $24,854 |
| 2023 | $503,932 | $22,659 | $5,735 | $5,500 | 1 | $5,585 | $22,509 | $24,169 |
| 2022 | $487,009 | $6,417 | $15,453 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,000 | $6,417 | $24,418 |
| 2021 | $496,044 | $241 | $31,265 | $28,000 | 5 | $28,000 | — | $25,430 |
| 2020 | $527,068 | $1,263 | $13,321 | $12,000 | 2 | — | — | $25,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Two Leaves for Life Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Two Leaves for Life Foundation is led by Andal - Radhakrishnan, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andal - Radhakrishnan
Director & President
Directorpresident → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manicharajah - Jayakumar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manjiv - Jayakumar
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Directorsecretarytre → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Two Leaves for Life Foundation
How much does Two Leaves for Life Foundation give each year?
Two Leaves for Life Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Two Leaves for Life Foundation's typical grant size?
Two Leaves for Life Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,050, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Two Leaves for Life Foundation give grants?
Two Leaves for Life Foundation's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Texas (12%).
Does Two Leaves for Life Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Two Leaves for Life Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Two Leaves for Life Foundation's largest grantees?
Two Leaves for Life Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Two Leaves Trust ($14,500), Rcobana Inc ($5,250) and The Post Oak School ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Two Leaves for Life Foundation?
Two Leaves for Life Foundation reported $503K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Two Leaves for Life Foundation's EIN?
Two Leaves for Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3631177. 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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