The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,965 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $24,323. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,965
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$24,323
- Assets$167,171
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,450 the year before.
72% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6,710 | 14 | $97,716 |
| 2023 | $17,700 | 12 | $86,209 |
| 2024 | $90,450 | 28 | $141,077 |
| 2025 | $65,965 | 65 | $167,171 |
How to apply
The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $39,998 |
| New York | 5 | $4,200 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,650 |
| California | 4 | $3,141 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $2,451 |
| Illinois | 3 | $2,350 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $1,600 |
| Florida | 4 | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parashakathi Temple | General operating expenses | $24,323 |
| Kids on the Go | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Detroit Country Day School | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Corwell Health | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Manitha Neyam Trust Inc | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Children Hungry Relief Fund | General operating expenses | $1,591 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | General operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Research | General operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Shriners Children | Generall operating expenses | $1,300 |
| Meals on Wheels | General operating expenses | $1,300 |
| Aid for Starving Children | General operating expenses | $1,250 |
| Feed the Children | General operating expenses | $1,200 |
| American Leprosy Missions | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Dana Faber Institute | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Hope Rises Intl | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General operating expenses | $800 |
| Macular Degeneration | General operating expenses | $650 |
| Intl Fellowship Christians & Jews | General operating expenses | $600 |
| Un Refuge Agency | General operating expenses | $550 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers M | General operating expenses | $501 |
| Care | General operating expenses | $500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General operating expenses | $500 |
| A Thousand Hills | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | General operating expenses | $500 |
| NMDP Foundation | General operating expenses | $500 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospit | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Feeding America | General operating expenses | $350 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operating expenses | $300 |
| ALS | General operating expenses | $300 |
| American Parkinson Disease | General operating expenses | $300 |
| Amnesty International | General operating expenses | $300 |
| Grace Center of Hope | General operating expenses | $300 |
| Mda | General operating expenses | $250 |
| Americares | General operating expenses | $250 |
| Blood Cancer United | General operating expenses | $250 |
| Gleaners | General operating expenses | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Krishnapillai Thavarajah
- Puvaneswary Thavarajah
- Indrajit Thavarajah
- Krishna Thavarajah
Questions people ask
Does The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation give?
$65,965 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Krishnapillai Thavarajah (President), Puvaneswary Thavarajah (Secretary), Indrajit Thavarajah (Director) and Krishna Thavarajah (Director).
What does The Krishnapillai & Puvaneswary Thavarajah Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.