Karandikar Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 85-4076371 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$22K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,151 and $3,761.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
88% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankara Eye Foundation (77-6141976) | Milpitas, CA | 100 cataract removal surgeries | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank (23-7353532) | Phoenix, AZ | Meals - Arizona | $5,000 |
| Sewa International USA (20-0638718) | Houston, TX | Education Women Empowerment Food Security | $3,761 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation (01-0574950) | Fremont, CA | Mid-day meals for school children | $2,000 |
| Heart to Heart Foundation (46-1085415) | Santa Clara, CA | One Congenital Heart Defects CHDssurgery | $2,000 |
| VNIT Alumni Foundation of America Inc(84-3104779) | San Jose, CA | Education | $1,805 |
| Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (52-1647017) | Rockaway, NJ | General Donation | $1,151 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA(77-0554248) | Houston, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya Om Trust Inc (52-1611548) | Derwood, MD | Eye care | $65 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,782 | 9 |
| 2024 | $28,450 | 7 |
| 2023 | $12,125 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640819349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4076371
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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