LSM Kailas Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LSM Kailas Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$5,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$3,104
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12,700 the year before.
80% 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 | $12,700 | 8 | $3,763 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 5 | $3,104 |
How to apply
LSM Kailas Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,250 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sos Childrens Villages of India | Support | $2,500 |
| Indus Fox Valley | Support | $1,000 |
| The Transition Network | Support | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Support | $250 |
| Unrwa USA National Commitee | Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Laxman Kailas
- Sujatha Kailas
Questions people ask
Does LSM Kailas Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LSM Kailas Charitable Foundation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs LSM Kailas Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laxman Kailas (Director) and Sujatha Kailas (Director).