Karipineni Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karipineni Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$9,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$412,202
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $28,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $28,000 | 5 | $421,238 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 5 | $412,202 |
How to apply
Karipineni 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 Karipineni Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kqed | Public media for northern california | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical assistance to victims of distress, disasters, or armed conflict. | $2,000 |
| Shriner's Childrens Hospital | Pediatric specialty medical care | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Pediatric specialty medicine | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer advocacy, research and patient support. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramesh Karipineni
- Shakira Karipineni
- Naoko Chiba
- Rao Yalamanchili
- Reshma Karipineni
Questions people ask
Does Karipineni Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karipineni Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Karipineni Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ramesh Karipineni (President/Ceo), Shakira Karipineni (Secretary/Cfo), Naoko Chiba (Director) and Rao Yalamanchili (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Karipineni Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.