Kalpatharu Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kalpatharu Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyvale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,133 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$14,133
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$369,527
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14,742 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $14,742 | 15 | $356,125 |
| 2024 | $14,133 | 13 | $369,527 |
How to apply
Kalpatharu 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 Kalpatharu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $10,133 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CMSJ | Donations | $3,000 |
| Desire Society | Donations | $1,750 |
| California Community Foundation | Donations | $1,500 |
| Gofundmeorg | Donations | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Donations | $1,000 |
| Manasa Arts and Cultural Society | Donations | $1,000 |
| Mozilla Foundation | Donations | $1,000 |
| Nuru International | Donations | $1,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Donations | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foudation | Donations | $1,000 |
| Gofundmeorg | Donations | $377 |
| Gofundmeorg | Donations | $256 |
| Pedal the Cause | Donations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Tharun Kumar Kuppireddy
- Susmtha Kuppireddy
Questions people ask
Does Kalpatharu Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kalpatharu Foundation give?
$14,133 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kalpatharu Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tharun Kumar Kuppireddy (President & Ceo) and Susmtha Kuppireddy (Secretary).
What does Kalpatharu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.