MISSION
Advancing Equity and Human Dignity
The SJV and EJ Chelvanayakam Charitable Foundation promotes compassionate and principled giving.
Rooted in a Legacy of Service
The Foundation was established to continue a heritage of community leadership and social transformation through meaningful humanitarian aid.
We prioritize sustainable pathways for empowerment, ensuring that every initiative provides marginalized communities with lasting resources and opportunities.


Ethics in Philanthropy
Honoring the Chelvanayakam legacy, we emphasize integrity and accountability. Our approach is built on transparent leadership and ethical service delivery.
We believe that true progress is achieved when relief programs are managed with compassion and professional rigor.


OUR VALUES
Principled Humanitarian Giving
We focus on systemic change by addressing the root causes of inequality through education, welfare, and community empowerment initiatives.


Social Justice & Inclusion
Education Access
Humanitarian Crisis Relief
Ethical Leadership
TRUSTEES
The Board
Our foundation is guided by a dedicated group of leaders committed to social equity and humanitarian progress.






Jonathan Sterling
Board President
Strategic Giving
Expert in philanthropic strategy and ethical
and holistic
Sarah Adams
Program Lead
Social Justice
Specialist in community empowerment
movement and
David Miller
Secretary
Policy Advocate
Focused on institutional transparency and
anti-inflammatory






Robert Vance
Trustee
Public Welfare
Overseeing regional humanitarian relief
and metabolic health.
Linda Chen
Education Chair
Knowledge Equity
Advancing scholarships and educational
stress reduction
Elena Gilbert
Board Member
Grant Management
Ensuring principled allocation of
and body treatments.
IMPACT
Driving Sustainable Empowerment












