Namaste Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Namaste Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Watchung, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $263,257 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $515 and the largest $250,899. 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$263,257
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$515
- Largest grant$250,899
- Assets$54
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $180,737 the year before.
62% 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 | $180,737 | 29 | $263,794 |
| 2024 | $263,257 | 21 | $54 |
How to apply
Namaste 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 Namaste Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $250,899 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,543 |
| New York | 3 | $3,030 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $1,995 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,887 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 2 | $617 |
| Illinois | 1 | $261 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | Donor advised fund - bernhaut namaste foundation accountdonation of cash, money market funds, publicly traded securities, and us treasury billbook value of $233,104 (cost basis of assets)fair value of $250,899 (fair market value of assets)date of donation: 02/01/2024 | $250,899 |
| National Vaccine Information Center | General and rehabilitative health support | $2,500 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Social programs | $1,046 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America | Support to the land, the people, and the future of israel | $1,030 |
| Children's Health Defense | Support to end childhood health epidemics | $1,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Type 1 diabetes research, community and activist services | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Social, educational, cultural and recreational programs | $1,000 |
| Rare | Conservation programs for imperiled species and ecosystems | $528 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental quality protection & beautification | $527 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental program support | $515 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation support for lands and waters | $515 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Wilderness preservation and environmental programs | $510 |
| The Smithsonian | Arts, culture, & humanities | $500 |
| The Hubb Arts & Trauma Center | Operational support | $412 |
| Green America | Social and environmental programs | $350 |
| Reading Power Inc | Operational support | $261 |
| The Morris Museum | Historical preservation | $200 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation | Support performances, arts education, and cultural events | $175 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Social and cultural programs | $162 |
| Movember | Programs raising awareness for men's health | $102 |
| Heifer International | Support for food, shelter, clean water, education, and access to health care | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- David Bernhaut
- Gayle Bernhaut
- Steven Bernhaut
Questions people ask
Does Namaste Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Namaste Foundation Inc give?
$263,257 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $515.
Who runs Namaste Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Bernhaut (President and Treasurer), Gayle Bernhaut (Vice President and Secretary) and Steven Bernhaut (Trustee).
What does Namaste Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and environment and conservation.