Private foundation · EIN 85-4278009 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ankitara 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: 12 grants paid, $272K total, median $6,030. 42% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$272K
Median grant
$6,030
Stays in CA
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Spiritual Awareness ForumRoslyn Heights, NYGeneral Support$180K
Samarthanam USASouthborough, MAGeneral Support$30K
H2h FoundationSanta Clara, CAGeneral support$25K
SOS Children's Villages USAWashington, DCGeneral Support$10K
Divine Will FoundationEncinitas, CAGeneral support$10K
World Without CancerEast Brunswick, NJGeneral Support$10K
Hands on Bay AreaSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,060
Empower UpliftBaltimore, MDGeneral Support$2,000
MercyshipsorgGarden Valley, TXGeneral support$1,030
NeythriorgPalo Alto, CAGeneral support$1,000
South Bay Guitar SocietySan Jose, CAGeneral suppport$1,000
Science From ScientistsWoburn, MAGeneral support$500

By state: New York 1 · California 5 · Massachusetts 2 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Ankitara Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Ankitara 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 Ankitara Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $272K across 12 grants, a median of $6,030.

Where does Ankitara Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), California (5 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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