Private foundation · EIN 95-4748730 · Pls Vrds Est, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Benaka 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: 3 grants paid, total. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
Median grant
—
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neem Karoli Baba AshramTaos, NMDonation
Shri Venkata Krishna TempleThousand Oaks, CATemple Donation
Sri Panchamukha Hanuman TemTorrnce, CADonation

By state: New Mexico 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Benaka Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pls Vrds Est, California, administered in care of Sundaresh Ramayya, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Benaka 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 Benaka Foundation give each year?

Benaka Foundation reports about $2.0M in assets. Its 990-PF return shows total grants paid each year.

Where does Benaka Foundation give?

New Mexico (1 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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