Dharma Karma Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dharma Karma Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 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$300,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$24.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million 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 | $1.7 million | 6 | $30.7 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 2 | $24.1 million |
How to apply
Dharma Karma 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 Dharma Karma Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New Amer | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New Amer | To advance research in the area of carbon dioxide removal, and to benefit the center for negative carbon emissions at ASU | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arvind Peter Relan
Questions people ask
Does Dharma Karma Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dharma Karma Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Dharma Karma Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arvind Peter Relan (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Dharma Karma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.