The Karp Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Karp Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,400 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $87,490 | 9 | $4.3 million |
| 2023 | $227,000 | 10 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $226,400 | 11 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 5 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Karp Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | To aid the general charitable purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Uc Riverside Foundation | To help org. In its exempt function | $50,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | To help org in its exemtp function | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | To help org. In its exempt function | $50,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara | To help org. In its exept function | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey L Karp
- Nicholas R Karp
- David A Karp
- Patricia H Karp
Questions people ask
Does The Karp Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Karp Foundation Inc give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Karp Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Harvey L Karp (President), Nicholas R Karp (VP, Asst Secretry & Asst Treas), David A Karp (Vice President/Secretary) and Patricia H Karp (Treasurer).