Private foundation · EIN 20-1982120 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karisma 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: 15 grants paid, $398K total, median $25K. 60% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: None yet defined

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$398K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.9M

How to apply

Applications in writing stipulating purpose of activity, entity financial information, biographical information on all key individuals involved, explanation of mechanism to report back to foundation on use of proceeds. Contact: Karen Bedrosian Coyne, 2934 1/2 Beverly Glen Circle 347, Los Angeles, Ca, 8183423022 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: None yet defined

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peace4kidsLos Angeles, CATo support established charity$50K
The Painted TurtleSanta Monica, CATo support established charity$50K
826laVenice, CATo support established charity$50K
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MATo support established charities$50K
Youth Emerging StrongerLos Angeles, CATo support established charities$50K
Hope the MissionNorth Hills, CATo support established charities$50K
Facing History and OurselvesLos Angeles, CATo suppot established charities$25K
Regents of University of CaliforniaOakland, CATo support established charities$25K
FIRST Liberty InstitutePlano, TXTo support established chraties$10K
The Children's CabinetReno, NVTo support established charities$10K
Citizens United FoundationWashington, DCTo support established charities$10K
National Foster Youth InstituteWashington, DCTo support established charities$5,000
Scga Junior Golf AssociationStudio City, CATo support established charities$5,000
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CATo support established charities$5,000
Education and HopeNorwalk, CTTo support established charity$2,500

By state: California 9 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Texas 1 · Nevada 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Karisma Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of John C Bedrosian, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Karisma 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 Karisma Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $398K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Karisma Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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