Karandikar Foundation
Phoenix, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-4076371
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Phoenix, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-4076371
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Karandikar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. For the filing year 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $21.8K across 12 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION USA
Milpitas, CA
$9K
11%
ST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE
PHOENIX, AZ
$8.5K
11%
AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION (USA)
Fremont, CA
$8K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$1.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Karandikar Foundation?
No. Karandikar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Karandikar Foundation give?
Karandikar Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Arizona. 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 Karandikar Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Karandikar Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,902. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Karandikar Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Karandikar Foundation awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $22 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Karandikar Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Karandikar Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION USA, ST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE, and AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION (USA). More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Karandikar Foundation?
Karandikar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.