Karakoram Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 81-4647764 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$560K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washingtdon, DC | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Fnd | Big Sky, MT | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Issue One | Washingtdon, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Education Plus Ngn | Washingtdon, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ugf Institute Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sixdegreesorg | Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $559,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $794,205 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103098
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4647764
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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