Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
Historical FunderSt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1889980 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded174
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN GUPTA |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 MUIRFIELD LANE, ST LOUIS MO 63141 |
| Phone | 3148781220 |
| Form and materials | NAME & ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION, EXEMPT STATUS, INFORMATION ABOUT ACTIVITIES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation | Athens, OH | To provide support to the ohio university | $300,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | Saint Louis, MO | To be part of supporting and enhancing the zoo by renovations, new facilities, programs, and conservation/research. | $251,000 |
| University of Missouri- St Louis | St Louis, MO | To provide support for the university of missouri- st. louis | $200,000 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | St Louis, MO | To provide support for the university of missouri- st. louis | $200,000 |
| Iit Bombay Heritage Foundation | Cupertino, CA | To fund and promote education and research among students of the indian institute of technology, bombay. | $110,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | To invests in native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities | $22,000 |
| Radha Neel Madhar Charity Foundation | Alachua, FL | To provide support for charitable and religious activities such as food for the needy | $17,400 |
| Sweet Celebrations | Ballwin, MO | To enrich the lives of children and teens experiencing homelessness by providing personalized birthday celebrations. | $11,000 |
| Feed the Hungry | South Bend, IN | To provide support for those in need | $10,000 |
| Paraquad | St Louis, MO | To provide support for those with disabilites to live independently | $10,000 |
| Rustic Hollow Shelter | Nashau, IA | To provide support for cats with medical and behavorial challenges | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | To protect the environment and mother nature | $9,000 |
| Humane Society Missouri | St Louis, MO | To provide support to care for animals in need | $8,500 |
| World Animal Protection | New York, NY | To provide support for protecting animals | $8,500 |
| Animal Angels | Westminister, MD | To provide support to protect animals | $7,000 |
| Covenant House | Saint Louis, MO | To provide support for runaway and homeless teens in st. louis area | $7,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | To help the organization in protecting the future of nature. | $7,000 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and… | $6,500 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | To provide support for children in need | $6,500 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Addison, TX | To championing hope for a brighter future for native americans living on remote, isolated and often impoverished reservations | $6,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $6,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | To provide support for protecting nature | $6,000 |
| Oblate Sisters of St Francis | Birmingham, AL | To provide support for the needy | $5,500 |
| Earthjustice | New York, NY | To provide support for use the power of law and partnerships to protect public health, preserve ecosystems, advance clean energy, and… | $5,000 |
| Equine Assited Therapy | Wildwood, MO | To provide support for horse therapy | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | To provide support for rescued animals | $5,000 |
| Kindness Ranch | Hartville, WY | To provide a sanctuary and place of rehabilitation for animals who have been used in laboratory research while fostering compassion for all… | $5,000 |
| Rise for Animals | Boston, MA | To provide support for animals in need | $5,000 |
| Cfact | Washington, DC | To provide support for environmental stewardship should be guided by free-market competition, private property rights, and sound science,… | $5,000 |
| Phys Comm Fo Rresp Med | Washington, DC | To provide support for promotes preventative medicine and research | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | To provide support for to combat climate change | $4,000 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | To provide support to those in need | $4,000 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Ocala, FL | To provide support for rescued horses | $4,000 |
| Little Longears Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | To provide support for donkeys | $4,000 |
| Feeding Pets of Homeless | Carson City, NV | To provide food and supplies for homeless with pets | $3,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | St Louis, MO | To bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. | $3,500 |
| Noah's Lost Ark | Berlin Center, OH | To provide a permanent safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals. | $3,500 |
| Southwest Reservation Aid | Addison, TX | To provide support for native americans in need | $3,500 |
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | Help lift others out of poverty | $3,500 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | To prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health | $3,500 |
| The Humane Farming Association | San Refal, CA | To help fight against farm animal abuse | $3,500 |
| Northern Plains Reservation Aid | Rapid City, SD | To provide support for the needs of native american in the northern plains | $3,200 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | To provide support for the rights of all people nationwide. | $3,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | To provide support for vegan living | $3,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | To provide hope and resources for those without life's essentials. | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To provide support for food for the needy | $3,000 |
| Haven House | St Louis, MO | To provide shelter for those suffering from abuse | $3,000 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | To protecting abused, neglected, abandoned, and retired captive wildlife, providing the best standard of care, and helping enforce humane… | $3,000 |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | To provide support eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations, legislation, and media attention. | $3,000 |
| Missouri Alliance Animal Legislation | Saint Louis, MO | To provide support for legistation that supports animals in missouri | $3,000 |
| Network for Animals | Oldsmar, FL | To combat against cruelty to animals | $3,000 |
| Operation Food Search | St Louis, MO | To provide support for food for the needy | $3,000 |
| Speak Up for the Horses | Falmouth, KY | To provide support to rescue, rehome and education for horses | $3,000 |
| Heath's Haven Rescue & Sanctuary | Post Falls, ID | To provide support for rescuing and improving the lives of special needs animals in the community, with a focus on dogs with neurological… | $3,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | To provide support for animals in need | $3,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | New York, NY | To provide support refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters | $3,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | To provide support for food for children in appalachia | $2,800 |
| Accion International | Washington, DC | To provide support for the needy | $2,500 |
| Animal Protective Association | Brentwood, MO | To provide support for animals | $2,500 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | To provide support for supporting military and veteran caregivers, aiming to honor, empower, and uplift those who care for our nation's… | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 174 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,495,714 | 174 |
| 2024 | $664,193 | 118 |
| 2023 | $205,906 | 102 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601679349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1889980
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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