Aark Impact Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aark Impact Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $450,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$450,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $61,864 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,864 | 2 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 2 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Aark Impact 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 Aark Impact Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | The singh graduate fellowship fund | $250,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Renu saharan and ajeet singh endowed fellowship | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ajeet Singh
- Renu Saharan
Questions people ask
Does Aark Impact Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aark Impact Foundation give?
$450,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Aark Impact Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ajeet Singh (Director, President, Treasurer) and Renu Saharan (Director and Secretary).
What does Aark Impact Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.