Asian Indians Of Hampton Roads Ltd
Asian Indians of Hampton Roads (AIHR) is a Chesapeake, VA–based nonprofit that promotes Indian cultural heritage and organizes the annual India Fest. Its 2023 Form 990-PF lists www.aihr.org as the organization website and documents program activity (India Fest), scholarships, and grants to local charities. The website contains event, sponsorship, and contact information consistent with the organization's filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, in‑state community or cultural nonprofit tied to Indian heritage, local festivals, scholarships, or community service with existing local relationships or introductions to the foundation's leadership.
Good Fit
- • Located in Hampton Roads / Virginia and serving the local community
- • Programs that preserve or promote Indian cultural heritage or partner on community events like India Fest
- • Existing connection or introduction to foundation officers, temple leadership, or listed contacts
- • Clear, tangible local benefit (scholarships, event partnerships, direct community services)
Geography
Observed giving is essentially local: the latest year’s grants went entirely to Virginia recipients and most dollars across the filing history stayed in-state, with only a small out-of-state exception in 2023.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a single grantee, but the four-year record includes multiple distinct local recipients (several different charities funded in prior years), indicating modest diversity for a small foundation rather than an extremely narrow or captive portfolio.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected organizations and the default application notes an invitation-only model; while contact information and a website exist, there is no public application path, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
