Hanuman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hanuman Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,072 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,008 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$33,072
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,008
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $48,116 the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,842 | 40 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $48,116 | 45 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $33,072 | 27 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Hanuman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hanuman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Mexico. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 15 | $15,540 |
| Oregon | 2 | $3,008 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,008 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,008 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,008 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad River Academy | Support program services | $2,500 |
| Kuyi 881 Hopi Foundation | Support program services | $2,008 |
| Forest Stewards Guild | Support program services | $2,000 |
| The Narwhal | Support program services | $2,000 |
| Casa First NM | Support program services | $1,500 |
| Kitchen Angels | Support program services | $1,500 |
| Rio Grande Food Project | Support program services | $1,500 |
| Team Rubicon | Support program services | $1,500 |
| The Food Depot | Support program services | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Support program services | $1,500 |
| Saint Thomas Catholic Parish | Support program services | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support program services | $1,008 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | Support program services | $1,008 |
| Santa Fe Indigenous Ctr | Support program services | $1,008 |
| Southwest Research & Information Ctr | Support program services | $1,008 |
| Tibetan Association of Santa Fe | Support program services | $1,008 |
| T1 International | Support program services | $1,008 |
| Durham Humanitarian | Support program services | $1,008 |
| NM Wild | Support program services | $1,008 |
| Dignitas Ukraine | Support program services | $1,000 |
| Le Semilla Food Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project | Support program services | $1,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Support program services | $1,000 |
| Institute of American Indian Arts | Program support | $500 |
| NM Legal Aid | Support program services | $500 |
| NM Political Report- Environment Project | Support program services | $500 |
| Audubon Southwest | Support program services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jai Lakshman
- Sam Maxwell
- Mark Myerson
Questions people ask
Does Hanuman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hanuman Foundation give?
$33,072 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,008.
Who runs Hanuman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jai Lakshman (Chairman), Sam Maxwell (Director) and Mark Myerson (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Hanuman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and food and hunger.