Karandikar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karandikar Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,782 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,782
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,450 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,125 | 6 | $482,545 |
| 2024 | $28,450 | 7 | $748,648 |
| 2025 | $21,782 | 9 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Karandikar Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Karandikar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $10,805 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $4,761 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,151 |
| Maryland | 1 | $65 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sankara Eye Foundation (77-6141976) | 100 cataract removal surgeries | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank (23-7353532) | Meals - Arizona | $5,000 |
| Sewa International USA (20-0638718) | Education Women Empowerment Food Security | $3,761 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation (01-0574950) | Mid-day meals for school children | $2,000 |
| Heart to Heart Foundation (46-1085415) | One Congenital Heart Defects CHDssurgery | $2,000 |
| VNIT Alumni Foundation of America Inc(84-3104779) | Education | $1,805 |
| Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (52-1647017) | General Donation | $1,151 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA(77-0554248) | Education | $1,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust Inc (52-1611548) | Eye care | $65 |
Officers and trustees
- Dilip A Karandikar
- Deepali D Karandikar
- Sonali D Karandikar
Questions people ask
Does Karandikar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karandikar Foundation give?
$21,782 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Karandikar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dilip A Karandikar (President & Treasurer), Deepali D Karandikar (VP & Secretary) and Sonali D Karandikar (Director).
What does Karandikar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.