Karuna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karuna Foundation is a private foundation in Sedona, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$155,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $118,000 | 16 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 16 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 16 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Karuna 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.
What Karuna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8 | $55,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $22,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $14,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Victims of Torture | Health | $40,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education | Charity | $14,000 |
| Centurion Ministries | Charity | $14,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Arizona | Charity | $13,000 |
| Ashoka Innovators for the Public | Charity | $12,000 |
| Sedona Recycles | Environment | $12,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Charity | $10,000 |
| Vitamin Angels | Health | $6,000 |
| ABA Fund for Justice and Education | Charity | $5,000 |
| Aclpi | Charity | $2,000 |
| Keep Sedona Beautiful | Environment | $2,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research | Health | $2,000 |
| Sedona Public Library | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Inc | Environment | $1,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors | Environment | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Cowett
Questions people ask
Does Karuna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karuna Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Karuna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Cowett (Sole Director, President, Treasurer).
What does Karuna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.