Private foundation · EIN 35-1814583 · Columbus, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Namaste Foundation Inc

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: 26 grants paid, $626K total, median $17K. 31% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$626K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in IN
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boulder Valley Health CenterBoulder, COOperating Budget$75K
Pp Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana KentuckySeattle, WAOperating Budget$75K
United Way of Bartholomew CountyColumbus, INAnnual Campaign$50K
Pacific Crest Trail AssociationSacramento, CATechnology Upgrade Project$40K
Sycamore Land TrustBloomington, INStewardship and land acquisition$40K
Turning PointColumbus, INOperating Budget$40K
The Cycle EffectEagle, COMiddle School Girls Program$35K
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CASupport Scientist research$30K
Broomfield Coummunity FoundationBroomfield, CORefugee Fund$25K
Tibet FundNew York, NYHospital and Refugee assistance programs$25K
Greenhouse ScholarsBoulder, COScholarship & COVID related aid$23K
Broomfield FishBroomfield, COFood for the hungry$18K
Colorado Water TrustDenver, COOperating Budget$17K
Conservation Law Center (indiana University)Bloomington, INOperating Budget$17K
Advocates for ChildrenColumbus, INOperating Budget$17K
BestSeattle, WAOperating Budget$15K
Heritage FundColumbus, INHispanic-Latino scholarships$15K
Orion SocietyBarrington, MAOperating Budget$15K
Regis UniversityDenver, COGood Trouble Conversation Series$12K
Wow Children's MuseumLafayette, COOperating Budget$10K
Educate the Children FundIthaca, NYOperating Budget$8,000
CircleDenver, COLeadership Retreats$5,000
Foundation for YouthColumbus, INOperating Budget$5,000
Hoosier Environmental CouncilIndianapolis, INOperating Budget$5,000
Emerald SchoolBroomfield, COHigh risk Girls after school program$4,500
Alicia Sanchez Elementary SchoolLafayette, COAfter School Program$4,500

By state: Colorado 11 · Indiana 8 · Washington 2 · California 2 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Namaste Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Indiana, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 The Namaste Foundation Inc 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 The Namaste Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $626K across 26 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does The Namaste Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (11 grants), Indiana (8 grants), Washington (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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