Karisma Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 20-1982120 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$398K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Youth Emerging Stronger | Los Angeles, CA | To support established charities | $50,000 |
| Hope the Mission | North Hills, CA | 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 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | To support established chraties | $10,000 |
| The Children's Cabinet | Reno, NV | To support established charities | $10,000 |
| Citizens United Foundation | Washington, DC | To support established charities | $10,000 |
| National Foster Youth Institute | Washington, DC | To support established charities | $5,000 |
| Scga Junior Golf Association | Studio City, CA | To support established charities | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | To support established charities | $5,000 |
| Education and Hope | Norwalk, CT | To support established charity | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $384,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $467,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1982120
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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