Amar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amar Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $427,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$427,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
75% 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 | $5.8 million | 2 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 4 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Amar 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 Amar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $700,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $654,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrative Bioinformatics Inc | Support for educational and scientific purposes, also utilize fund for research "identification of switches/traps in ME/CFS nitrogen metabolism". | $700,000 |
| National Heart Lund and Blood Insti | Support for research in studying how reactive oxygen specis (ROS) cause inflammation. | $654,000 |
| Simmaron Research Inc | To fund trial of "Low-Does Rampamycin in patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". | $200,000 |
| Rigas Stradins University | Support for study and research of SARS CoV-2 and infectious origin of chronic fatigue syndrome, and understanding potential infectious triggers and mitochondrial dysfunction in ME.CFS. | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neeru Khosla co McCabe Totah
- Vinod Khosla co McCabe Totah
Questions people ask
Does Amar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amar Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $427,000.
Who runs Amar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neeru Khosla co McCabe Totah (President) and Vinod Khosla co McCabe Totah (Secretary).
What does Amar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.