Karuna Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 27-2831197 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$711K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$42,337
Total assets$18.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $21,000 and $75,000.
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
87% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jsw Bhutan Legal Education Foundation | New York, NY | Support for climate change institute at jsw school of law | $265,089 |
| International Cryosphere Climate Initiative | Pawlet, VT | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law | Pangbisa, BT | Law library maintenance program | $75,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating funds bhutan ecological society | $54,000 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | Portland, OR | Educational scholarships | $42,337 |
| Tarayana Foundation | Norzin, BT | Support for housing program | $38,811 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | Small grants program | $25,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | Bhutan ecological society groundwater meetings | $21,000 |
| Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law | Pangbisa, BT | 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,… | $9,578 |
| Jsw Bhutan Legal Education Foundation | New York, NY | Jsw negotiation workshop | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $710,815 | 11 |
| 2023 | $829,512 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349101862
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2831197
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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