Uma Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Uma Foundation is a private foundation in Culver City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,800 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,900 and the largest $5,000. 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$9,800
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$4,900
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$153,485
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $25,000 | 1 | $196,567 |
| 2024 | $9,800 | 2 | $153,485 |
How to apply
Uma 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 Uma Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Alabama. It also paid $4,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Centre | advocacy | $5,000 |
| Forbidden Stories | educational | $4,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Srabani Shona Gupta
- Arjun Gupta JD
- Ashis Gupta PHD
Questions people ask
Does Uma Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Uma Foundation give?
$9,800 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,900.
Who runs Uma Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Srabani Shona Gupta (President), Arjun Gupta JD (Director) and Ashis Gupta PHD (Cfo & Secretary).
What does Uma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and international.