Lakshmi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lakshmi Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $173,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$173,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $156,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $156,000 | 18 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $173,000 | 21 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Lakshmi 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 Lakshmi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $127,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $16,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Project DBA Zeno Mountain Farm | General support | $16,000 |
| Aspire of Illinois | General support | $12,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | General support | $10,000 |
| Collaborative Community -Cchi | General support | $10,000 |
| I Am ALS | General support | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General support | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Illinois | General support | $10,000 |
| TOTALLINK2 Community | General support | $10,000 |
| Voices and Faces Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation | General support | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $5,000 |
| L'arche Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| Midwest Access Project | General support | $5,000 |
| National Association for Down Syndrome | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The Nora Project NFP | General support | $5,000 |
| Women Employed | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kemery Bloom
- Kara Bloom
- Matthew Chapman
Questions people ask
Does Lakshmi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lakshmi Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lakshmi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kemery Bloom (Pres.treas.director), Kara Bloom (Director & VP) and Matthew Chapman (Director & Secretary).
What does Lakshmi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and disability.