Namaste Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWatchung, New Jersey · EIN 26-2541411 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$263K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$515
Total assets$54
Half of its grants to organizations were between $261 and $1,000.
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
76% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | Indianapolis, IN | Donor advised fund - bernhaut namaste foundation accountdonation of cash, money market funds, publicly traded securities, and US treasury… | $250,899 |
| National Vaccine Information Center | Sterling, VA | General and rehabilitative health support | $2,500 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | Social programs | $1,046 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America | New York, NY | Support to the land, the people, and the future of israel | $1,030 |
| Children's Health Defense | Peachtree City, GA | Support to end childhood health epidemics | $1,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | Type 1 diabetes research, community and activist services | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Social, educational, cultural and recreational programs | $1,000 |
| Rare | Arlington, VA | Conservation programs for imperiled species and ecosystems | $528 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental quality protection & beautification | $527 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Environmental program support | $515 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Conservation support for lands and waters | $515 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Wilderness preservation and environmental programs | $510 |
| The Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Arts, culture, & humanities | $500 |
| The Hubb Arts & Trauma Center | Newark, NJ | Operational support | $412 |
| Green America | Washington, DC | Social and environmental programs | $350 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Bluff, IL | Operational support | $261 |
| The Morris Museum | Morristown, NJ | Historical preservation | $200 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation | Newark, NJ | Support performances, arts education, and cultural events | $175 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Newark, NJ | Social and cultural programs | $162 |
| Movember | Culver City, CA | Programs raising awareness for men's health | $102 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Support for food, shelter, clean water, education, and access to health care | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,257 | 21 |
| 2023 | $180,737 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103744
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2541411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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