Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
Accepts applications
Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 174 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants174
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $664,193 the year before.
48% 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 | $205,906 | 102 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $664,193 | 118 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 174 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Gupta 15 Muirfield Lane, St Louis, MO 63141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 878-1220 |
| What to submit | Name & address of organization, exempt status, information about activities |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 27 | $721,314 |
| Ohio | 3 | $306,000 |
| California | 13 | $135,300 |
| New York | 22 | $55,900 |
| District of Columbia | 19 | $51,200 |
| Florida | 8 | $33,800 |
| Colorado | 3 | $24,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $19,200 |
| Texas | 8 | $18,000 |
| Maryland | 8 | $13,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation | To provide support to the ohio university | $300,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | To be part of supporting and enhancing the zoo by renovations, new facilities, programs, and conservation/research. | $251,000 |
| University of Missouri- St Louis | To provide support for the university of missouri- st. Louis | $200,000 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | To provide support for the university of missouri- st. Louis | $200,000 |
| Iit Bombay Heritage Foundation | To fund and promote education and research among students of the indian institute of technology, bombay. | $110,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | To invests in native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities | $22,000 |
| Radha Neel Madhar Charity Foundation | To provide support for charitable and religious activities such as food for the needy | $17,400 |
| Sweet Celebrations | To enrich the lives of children and teens experiencing homelessness by providing personalized birthday celebrations. | $11,000 |
| Feed the Hungry | To provide support for those in need | $10,000 |
| Paraquad | To provide support for those with disabilites to live independently | $10,000 |
| Rustic Hollow Shelter | To provide support for cats with medical and behavorial challenges | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace | To protect the environment and mother nature | $9,000 |
| Humane Society Missouri | To provide support to care for animals in need | $8,500 |
| World Animal Protection | To provide support for protecting animals | $8,500 |
| Animal Angels | To provide support to protect animals | $7,000 |
| Covenant House | To provide support for runaway and homeless teens in st. Louis area | $7,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To help the organization in protecting the future of nature. | $7,000 |
| Sierra Club | To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. | $6,500 |
| UNICEF | To provide support for children in need | $6,500 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | To championing hope for a brighter future for native americans living on remote, isolated and often impoverished reservations | $6,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $6,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To provide support for protecting nature | $6,000 |
| Oblate Sisters of St Francis | To provide support for the needy | $5,500 |
| Earthjustice | To provide support for use the power of law and partnerships to protect public health, preserve ecosystems, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. | $5,000 |
| Equine Assited Therapy | To provide support for horse therapy | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To provide support for rescued animals | $5,000 |
| Kindness Ranch | To provide a sanctuary and place of rehabilitation for animals who have been used in laboratory research while fostering compassion for all animals | $5,000 |
| Rise for Animals | To provide support for animals in need | $5,000 |
| Cfact | To provide support for environmental stewardship should be guided by free-market competition, private property rights, and sound science, rather than by government mandates or regulations that it views as overreaching | $5,000 |
| Phys Comm Fo Rresp Med | To provide support for promotes preventative medicine and research | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To provide support for to combat climate change | $4,000 |
| Finca | To provide support to those in need | $4,000 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | To provide support for rescued horses | $4,000 |
| Little Longears Donkey Rescue | To provide support for donkeys | $4,000 |
| Feeding Pets of Homeless | To provide food and supplies for homeless with pets | $3,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. | $3,500 |
| Noah's Lost Ark | To provide a permanent safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals. | $3,500 |
| Southwest Reservation Aid | To provide support for native americans in need | $3,500 |
| Technoserve | Help lift others out of poverty | $3,500 |
| The Carter Center | To prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Gupta
- Surendra Gupta
Questions people ask
Does Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 174 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Gupta (President) and Surendra Gupta (Treasurer).
What does Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and science and research.