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American India Foundation

The american india foundation is devoted to accelerating social and economic change in india.

Human Services New York, NY EIN: 134159765 (IRS) Reg: 13-4159765 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About American India Foundation

Helping people lead a better life with sustainable change on education, livelihoods & public health. With an aim to create a poverty-free India, AIF has impacted 12.9M lives across 26 states of India.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
M12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

The american india foundation is devoted to accelerating social and economic change in india.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American India Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American India Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 134159765. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 127 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

American India Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 134159765. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American India Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

American India Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, American India Foundation has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American India Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 127 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American India Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American India Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Helping people lead a better life with sustainable change on education, livelihoods & public health. With an aim to create a poverty-free India, AIF has impacted 12.9M lives across 26 states of India. American India Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to American India Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American India Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134159765, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
26

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

HE
Hema G•••••
CFO & COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why the Last Battle of the American Revolution Was Fought In India - The New Yorker
Jul 2026
www.newyorker.com
American India Foundation raises record $3.8 million at New York Gala - The American Bazaar
Jun 2026
americanbazaaronline.com
American India Foundation Raises Record $3.8 Million at Annual New York Gala, Celebrating 25 Years of Impact - Yahoo Fin
Jun 2026
finance.yahoo.com
A Busy Week for Indian-Americans: From Kavita Krishnamurthy to AIF and Chartered Accountants Across New England - INDIA
May 2026
indianewengland.com
Centre allows American India Foundation to receive foreign funding - The Indian Express
Apr 2026
indianexpress.com
American India Foundation raises $2.6 million for development in India - The American Bazaar
Apr 2026
americanbazaaronline.com
Why India’s future hinges on education: Satish Jha’s The Full Plate explores the stakes - The American Bazaar
Mar 2026
americanbazaaronline.com
Grown in Karnataka, sold as American — Inside India’s gherkin empire - ThePrint
Mar 2026
theprint.in
Creating trust and building confidence: The growth of Indian American philanthropy - The American Bazaar
Feb 2026
americanbazaaronline.com
Form filed
$17.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Ben Murphy ’25 Awarded American India Foundation Fellowship - Colorado College
Jul 2025
www.coloradocollege.edu
Form filed
$18.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 127 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 127 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American India Foundation

What is American India Foundation?
American India Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Helping people lead a better life with sustainable change on education, livelihoods & public health. With an aim to create a poverty-free India, AIF has impacted 12.9M lives across 26 states of India.
When was American India Foundation founded?
American India Foundation was founded in 2001.
Who leads American India Foundation?
Hema Gandhi serves as CFO & COO.
Where is American India Foundation located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is American India Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is American India Foundation trustworthy?
American India Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American India Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 134159765. Registration: 13-4159765 (United States).
What is American India Foundation's website?
http://www.aif.org