Private foundation · EIN 27-2831197 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karuna 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: 11 grants paid, $711K total, median $42K. 9% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$711K
Median grant
$42K
Stays in OR
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jsw Bhutan Legal Education FoundationNew York, NYSupport for climate change institute at jsw school of law$265K
International Cryosphere Climate InitiativePawlet, VTGeneral operating support$100K
Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating support$75K
Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of LawPangbisa, BTLaw library maintenance program$75K
Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating funds bhutan ecological society$54K
Lewis & Clark Law SchoolPortland, OREducational scholarships$42K
Tarayana FoundationNorzin, BTSupport for housing program$39K
Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCSmall grants program$25K
Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCBhutan ecological society groundwater meetings$21K
Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of LawPangbisa, BTDonation of kia ql-sportage vehicle on 10/27/24. vehicle was fully depreciated as of 12/31/22. fmv of the vehicle at 10/18/24 was $9,578, p…$9,578
Jsw Bhutan Legal Education FoundationNew York, NYJsw negotiation workshop$5,000

By state: New York 2 · District of Columbia 4 · INTL 3 · Vermont 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Karuna Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Eric Lemelson, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Karuna 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 Karuna Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $711K across 11 grants, a median of $42K.

Where does Karuna Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), INTL (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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