Good Karma Foundation
Accepts applications
Good Karma Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $265,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$265,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $40,000 | 3 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 5 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Vasudev Narayanan 12 Locksly Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 456-7416 |
| What to submit | No formal application has been developed. |
| Restrictions | Funds are to be used for educational and charitable purposes in the state of kerala in india. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $40,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HRDS India | To support charitable programs | $200,000 |
| University of South Carolina | To support charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Pacifica Resource Center | To support charitable programs. | $20,000 |
| Pacificans Care | To support charitable programs. | $10,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace | To support charitable programs. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vasudev Narayanan
- Leslie Vandyke
- May Wong
Questions people ask
Does Good Karma Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Good Karma Foundation give?
$265,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Good Karma Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vasudev Narayanan (President), Leslie Vandyke (Secretary) and May Wong (Director).