The Samarth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Samarth Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,400 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$160,400
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,557 the year before.
69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $154,901 | 6 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $155,557 | 7 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $160,400 | 13 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Samarth 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 The Samarth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $123,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,900 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara | To offer a dynamic environment that prizes academic inquiry and interpersonal connection to inspire scholarly ambition, creativity and discoveries with wide-ranging impact. | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence | To provide college scholarships to students who, although financially constrained, showed great promise in the technological, engineering and medical fields, three of the most expensive higher education programs in india | $10,000 |
| Policy Impact | To provide technical assistance to youth-serving organizations, and to coordinate education and other policy efforts | $10,000 |
| Pratham USA | To raise awareness and mobilize financial resources to increase the number of children in india who can live a good life and earn a good livelihood wherever in the country they were born and raised. | $10,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | To help safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployments of low carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. | $5,000 |
| Ipas | To advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraceptions, using a comprehensive approach that addresses health, legal and social systems. | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | To ensure childrens unique needs are met and their voices are heard | $5,000 |
| World Kitchen Central | To provide fresh meals in response to crises and support regional economies. | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | To help people whose lives and livelihooods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. | $4,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | To encourage and promote philanthropy and charitable giving | $2,500 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | To help refugees and others hurt by conflicts in the middle east live with dignity and purpose. To mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. | $1,900 |
| American India Foundation | Committed to improving the lives of india's underprivileged--with a special focus on women, children, and youth--through high impact interventions in education, livelihoods, and public health | $1,000 |
| TEAM4TECH Foundation | To improve quality of education for under-resourced learners by building nonprofit capacity through technology solutions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vivek Paul
- Nilita Paul
- Kunal Lakhan-Pal
- Shreya Lakhan-Pal
Questions people ask
Does The Samarth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Samarth Foundation give?
$160,400 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Samarth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vivek Paul (President; Chairperson), Nilita Paul (VP; Secretary; Treasurer;), Kunal Lakhan-Pal (Director) and Shreya Lakhan-Pal (Director).
What does The Samarth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.