Karis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Karis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bloomington, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $76,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$76,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $126,000 | 16 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 21 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $153,000 | 2 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Karis Foundation Inc 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 Karis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIdelity Charitable Gift Fund | General | $150,000 |
| American Rivers | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha S Moore
- David C Moore
- Andrew D Moore
- Emily S Moore
- Clara M Moore
Questions people ask
Does Karis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karis Foundation Inc give?
$153,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $76,500.
Who runs Karis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha S Moore (President), David C Moore (Treasurer), Andrew D Moore (Member) and Emily S Moore (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Karis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.