Private foundation · EIN 80-0316636 · San Rafael, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Good Karma Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $265K total, median $20K. 60% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Funds are to be used for educational and charitable purposes in the state of kerala in india.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$265K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.3M

How to apply

No formal application has been developed. Contact: Vasudev Narayanan, 12 Locksly Lane, San Rafael, Ca, 4154567416 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Funds are to be used for educational and charitable purposes in the state of kerala in india.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hrds IndiaJor Bagh, INTo support charitable programs$200K
University of South CarolinaColumbia, SCTo support charitable programs$25K
Pacifica Resource CenterPacifica, CATo support charitable programs.$20K
Pacificans CarePacifica, CATo support charitable programs.$10K
Center for Domestic PeaceSan Rafael, CATo support charitable programs.$10K

By state: INTL 1 · California 3 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Good Karma Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Rafael, California, administered in care of Vasudev Narayanan, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Good Karma Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No formal application has been developed. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Good Karma Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $265K across 5 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Good Karma Foundation give?

INTL (1 grants), California (3 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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