The Karma Foundation
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 22-3478433 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $735 and $6,545.
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
52% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Playhouse | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $45,000 |
| Rutgers University Bildner Center | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $40,000 |
| Children's Radiothon | New York, NY | General support | $33,000 |
| New Jersey Library Association | Bordentown, NJ | General support | $18,375 |
| Center for Creative Change | Washinton, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Matan | White Plains, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Elijah's Promise | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $6,545 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ | General support | $5,669 |
| Rutgers Hillel | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $3,600 |
| Second Stage Theater | New York, NY | General support | $3,546 |
| State Theatre of Nj | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $3,500 |
| Manhattan Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $3,200 |
| Roundabout Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| The Public Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| American Reperatory Ballet | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Dance Power | Secaucus, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
| Signature Theatre Company | New York, NY | General support | $1,250 |
| Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $850 |
| Raiseright | Kentwood, MI | General support | $735 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $650 |
| Bnai Israel | Millburn, NJ | General support | $513 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $250 |
| Sp 7 for All Mankind | New York, NY | General support | $186 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | General support | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,299 | 25 |
| 2024 | $221,608 | 19 |
| 2023 | $269,596 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642509349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3478433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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