Private foundation · EIN 04-3832894 · Los Altos Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Samarth Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $160K total, median $5,000. 38% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$160K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CATo offer a dynamic environment that prizes academic inquiry and interpersonal connection to inspire scholarly ambition, creativity and disc…$100K
Foundation for ExcellenceSunnyvale, CATo provide college scholarships to students who, although financially constrained, showed great promise in the technological, engineering a…$10K
Policy ImpactSacramento, CATo provide technical assistance to youth-serving organizations, and to coordinate education and other policy efforts$10K
Pratham USAHouston, TXTo raise awareness and mobilize financial resources to increase the number of children in india who can live a good life and earn a good li…$10K
Clean Air Task Force IncBoston, MATo help safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployments of low carbon ener…$5,000
IpasChapell Hill, NCTo advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraceptions, using a comprehensive approach that addresses health, l…$5,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTTo ensure childrens unique needs are met and their voices are heard$5,000
World Kitchen CentralWashington, DCTo provide fresh meals in response to crises and support regional economies.$5,000
International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NYTo help people whose lives and livelihooods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.$4,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundBerkeley, CATo encourage and promote philanthropy and charitable giving$2,500
American Near East Refugee Aid IncWashington, DCTo help refugees and others hurt by conflicts in the middle east live with dignity and purpose. to mobilize resources for immediate emergen…$1,900
American India FoundationNew York, NYCommitted to improving the lives of india's underprivileged--with a special focus on women, children, and youth--through high impact interv…$1,000
Team4tech FoundationMenlo Park, CATo improve quality of education for under-resourced learners by building nonprofit capacity through technology solutions$1,000

By state: California 5 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Samarth Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos Hls, California, administered in care of Vivek Paul, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Samarth Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Samarth Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $160K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Samarth Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Los Altos Hls that accept applications

All in California
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Incsince 2011 Los Altos Hls, CA $747K12 grants · 2024 $20KYes $13M
Nasiri Foundationsince 2014 Los Altos Hls, CA $641K1 grants · 2024 $641KYes $10M
Ravizza Family Foundationsince 1999 Los Altos Hls, CA $177K16 grants · 2024 $10KYes $4.7M
Email me matching grants