Karakoram Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karakoram Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $559,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$559,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $794,205 the year before.
55% 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 | $794,205 | 21 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $559,500 | 11 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Karakoram Family 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 Karakoram Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $195,000 |
| California | 4 | $117,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Fnd | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Issue One | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Education Plus NGN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ugf Institute Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sixdegreesorg | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| KCRW | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Neil Malik
- Kate Gillen Malik
Questions people ask
Does Karakoram Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karakoram Family Foundation give?
$559,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Karakoram Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists R Neil Malik (President and Treasurer) and Kate Gillen Malik (Vice President and Secretary).
What does Karakoram Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.