Karuna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karuna Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $710,815 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $42,337 and the largest $265,089. 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$710,815
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$42,337
- Largest grant$265,089
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $829,512 the year before.
50% 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 | $829,512 | 7 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $710,815 | 11 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Karuna 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 Karuna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $123,389 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $270,089 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $175,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $42,337 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JSW Bhutan Legal Education Foundation | Support for climate change institute at jsw school of law | $265,089 |
| International Cryosphere Climate Initiative | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law | Law library maintenance program | $75,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | General operating funds bhutan ecological society | $54,000 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | Educational scholarships | $42,337 |
| Tarayana Foundation | Support for housing program | $38,811 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Small grants program | $25,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Bhutan ecological society groundwater meetings | $21,000 |
| Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law | Donation of kia ql-sportage vehicle on 10/27/24. Vehicle was fully depreciated as of 12/31/22. Fmv of the vehicle at 10/18/24 was $9,578, per kelley blue book. | $9,578 |
| JSW Bhutan Legal Education Foundation | Jsw negotiation workshop | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindsay Skog
- Eric Lemelson
- Tom Novick
- Jennifer Bruml
- Lisa Danzig
- Brad Harrison
- Jeremiah Lemelson
- Patrick Maloney
- Julia Novy
- Holly Pruett
- Jo Anne Welsch
- Amy Wong
Questions people ask
Does Karuna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karuna Foundation give?
$710,815 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $42,337.
Who runs Karuna Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lindsay Skog (Executive Director), Eric Lemelson (President), Tom Novick (Secretary) and Jennifer Bruml (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Karuna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.