Ramani and Louise D Ayer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-6504470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$145K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$9,900
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Foundation Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | Current use for charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Maharishi Global Administration Through Natural Law | Livingston Manor, NY | Current use for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Sipson Island Trust | South Orleans, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy of Cape Cod Inc | Barnstable, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Homeless Prevention Council Inc | Orleans, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $9,900 |
| Unconditional Freedom | Santa Rosa, CA | Current use for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Maharishi Foundation USA Inc | Fairfield, IA | Current use for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Harwich, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation | Albuquerque, NM | Current use for charitable purposes | $250 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Current use for charitable purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,900 | 13 |
| 2023 | $139,250 | 13 |
| 2022 | $158,700 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601049349100725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6504470
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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