Private foundation · EIN 20-1866106 · Mountain View, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard a Karp Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, total. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
Median grant
—
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CADonation
Electronic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CADonation
Royal Oak FoundationNew York, NYDonation
San Jose Museum of ArtSan Jose, CADonation
GlaadLos Angeles, CADonation
Glad LawBoston, MADonation
NclrSan Francisco, CADonation

By state: California 5 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Richard a Karp Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mountain View, California, administered in care of Richard a Karp, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richard a Karp Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Richard a Karp Charitable Foundation give each year?

Richard a Karp Charitable Foundation reports about $10M in assets. Its 990-PF return shows total grants paid each year.

Where does Richard a Karp Charitable Foundation give?

California (5 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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