KARISMA FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1982120
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1982120
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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KARISMA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model. With a total of $384K in grants paid to 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in collaborating can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PEACE 4 KIDS
$500K
11%

826LA
$500K
11%

PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$450K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KARISMA FOUNDATION?
No. KARISMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KARISMA FOUNDATION give?
KARISMA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KARISMA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KARISMA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KARISMA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, KARISMA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $468 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KARISMA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KARISMA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PEACE 4 KIDS, 826LA, and PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KARISMA FOUNDATION?
KARISMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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