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Karisma Foundation

EIN 20-1982120 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in CA, MA, DC +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Karisma Foundation based in CA paid 15 grants totaling $397.5K to 15 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $50K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included 826LA, HOPE THE MISSION, and PEACE4KIDS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,890,467
Giving (latest yr)
$397,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
15
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • 826LA$50,000
  • Hope the Mission$50,000
  • Peace4kids$50,000
  • Perkins School for the Blind$50,000
  • The Painted Turtle$50,000

Where grants went

  • California$310,000 · 9 grants
  • Massachusetts$50,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$15,000 · 2 grants
  • Nevada$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Youth Emerging Stronger
Los Angeles, CA
To Support Established Charities
$50,000
Hope the Mission
North Hills, CA
To Support Established Charities
$50,000
Peace4kids
Los Angeles, CA
To Support Established Charity
$50,000
The Painted Turtle
Santa Monica, CA
To Support Established Charity
$50,000
826LA
Venice, CA
To Support Established Charity
$50,000
Perkins School for the Blind
Watertown, MA
To Support Established Charities
$50,000
Facing History and Ourselves
Los Angeles, CA
To Suppot Established Charities
$25,000
Regents of University of California
Oakland, CA
To Support Established Charities
$25,000
The Children's Cabinet
Reno, NV
To Support Established Charities
$10,000
First Liberty Institute
Plano, TX
To Support Established Chraties
$10,000
Citizens United Foundation
Washington, DC
To Support Established Charities
$10,000
Scga Junior Golf Association
Studio City, CA
To Support Established Charities
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Karisma Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Karisma Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $397.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $50K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include 826LA, HOPE THE MISSION, PEACE4KIDS, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Karisma Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Karisma Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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