The Namaste Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Indiana · EIN 35-1814583 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$626K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$17,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Valley Health Center | Boulder, CO | Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| PP Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky | Seattle, WA | Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| United Way of Bartholomew County | Columbus, IN | Annual Campaign | $50,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Sacramento, CA | Technology Upgrade Project | $40,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Bloomington, IN | Stewardship and land acquisition | $40,000 |
| Turning Point | Columbus, IN | Operating Budget | $40,000 |
| The Cycle Effect | Eagle, CO | Middle School Girls Program | $35,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | Support Scientist research | $30,000 |
| Broomfield Coummunity Foundation | Broomfield, CO | Refugee Fund | $25,000 |
| Tibet Fund | New York, NY | Hospital and Refugee assistance programs | $25,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | Scholarship & COVID related aid | $22,500 |
| Broomfield FISH | Broomfield, CO | Food for the hungry | $18,000 |
| Colorado Water Trust | Denver, CO | Operating Budget | $17,000 |
| Conservation Law Center (Indiana University) | Bloomington, IN | Operating Budget | $17,000 |
| Advocates For Children | Columbus, IN | Operating Budget | $17,000 |
| Best | Seattle, WA | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Heritage Fund | Columbus, IN | Hispanic-Latino scholarships | $15,000 |
| Orion Society | Barrington, MA | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | Good Trouble Conversation Series | $12,000 |
| WOW Children's Museum | Lafayette, CO | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Educate the Children Fund | Ithaca, NY | Operating Budget | $8,000 |
| Circle | Denver, CO | Leadership Retreats | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Youth | Columbus, IN | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Indianapolis, IN | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Emerald School | Broomfield, CO | High risk Girls after school program | $4,500 |
| Alicia Sanchez Elementary School | Lafayette, CO | After School Program | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $625,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $525,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $515,400 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102690
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1814583
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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