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    Karuna Foundation

    ActivoAnimal-Related
    Niwot, COSitio web9046126000

    About Karuna Foundation

    The Karuna Foundation supports visionary organizations in developing nations working to both mitigate carbon emissions and help human populations and the ecosystems they rely on to adapt to climate change, with a primary focus on the Himalayan region (particularly Bhutan).

    Focus Areas

    Climate change mitigationClimate change adaptationSustainable and energy-efficient buildingsCommunity resilience and housingEnvironmental research and educationCapacity building for civil society

    Who They Fund

    non-human animals (general)animal welfare organizations and advocates

    Funding Style

    advocacy/systems changepublic policy advocacy

    About Karuna Foundation

    Karuna Foundation’s recent grantmaking is dominated by animal protection advocacy, with multiple large awards to groups working for farmed animal welfare and public awareness. The biggest recent grants in the record went to Million Dollar Vegan, including $2,044,592 in 2023 and $1,783,833 in 2024 for advocacy focused on animal wellbeing. Other substantial gifts include $1,410,000 to VegFund Inc in 2023 and $843,180 to Better Food Foundation the same year, showing a pattern of sustained support for organizations that shape diets, education, and advocacy around animals. Across the top recent grants, the foundation repeatedly backs advocacy organizations rather than individuals or direct service providers. It also supports groups with national reach, such as Vegan Friendly USA, ProVeg International, and Food Solutions Action. The grant record shows recurring funding to the same recipients across multiple years, including VegFund Inc, Vegan Friendly USA, Vegan FTA, Effect Partners FBO Vegan Strong, Waking Justice, Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, and Asha's Farm Sanctuary. That repetition suggests continuing relationships rather than one-off awards. Karuna Foundation’s active programs also include climate-related work in Bhutan, but the recent grants listed here are concentrated in animal welfare advocacy. Its giving pattern combines large multi-hundred-thousand-dollar grants with repeat support over several years, pointing to a funder that uses sizable commitments to sustain aligned advocacy organizations.

    What Karuna Foundation Funds

    In animal welfare advocacy, Karuna Foundation gave $535,586 in 2025 to Vegan Hacktivists for advocacy focused on animal wellbeing. It also awarded $400,000 to Food Solutions Action in 2025 and $200,000 to the same group in 2024, indicating continued support for policy and systems-oriented work. The foundation also funds education and public awareness. It gave $360,000 to Greener by Default in 2024, and $140,000 to Peace 4 Animals in 2024. Earlier grants include $802,000 to Educated Choices Program in 2023, which points to a separate education-oriented strand in its animal protection portfolio. A third strand is direct support for sanctuaries and rescue work. In 2024, Karuna Foundation gave $304,889 to Asha's Farm Sanctuary and $280,000 to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue. Those grants show that the portfolio includes both advocacy groups and organizations caring for animals on the ground.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $3.8M

    Total Assets

    $2.8M

    Total Revenue

    $35.4M

    Total Expenses

    $35.6M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $25K and $122K, with a median of $51K.

    25th Percentile

    $25K

    Median

    $51K

    75th Percentile

    $122K

    Geographic Reach

    National27 states funded

    About 5% of grants go to recipients in CA.

    Intensidad de financiamiento
    Baja
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    Leadership

    Shaleen Shah

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    How Karuna Foundation Gives

    Typical grants cluster at a median of $50,982, with the 25th percentile at $25,000 and the 75th percentile at $121,884. The recent record shows repeat giving to the same organizations across multiple years, including several recipients that appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Karuna Foundation is a regular funder rather than a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals as a general practice. The pattern is relationship-based and programmatic, with grant sizes ranging from modest five-figure awards to multi-million-dollar commitments.

    Where Karuna Foundation Makes Grants

    The grant record is entirely domestic, with 123 grants to US recipients. California appears most often in the recipient list, including Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, and Greenbrae. Washington, DC is another recurring center of giving, alongside Vancouver, WA; Minneapolis, MN; and New York, NY. Colorado, the headquarters state, accounts for 5% of grants, so the foundation gives far more often outside its home state than in it.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Karuna Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does Karuna Foundation support most often?

    Its recent grants are concentrated in animal welfare advocacy, especially groups working on public education, policy advocacy, and farmed animal wellbeing. The record also includes support for sanctuaries, rescue organizations, and education-focused nonprofits.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The typical grant size sits at a median of $50,982, with a lower quartile of $25,000 and an upper quartile of $121,884. That puts most awards in the five-figure range, while some commitments are much larger.

    Does Karuna Foundation accept unsolicited requests?

    For the partnership-based Bhutan small grants and several other active programs, the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. One listed exception is the Bhutan Foundation Small Grants Program, which is marked as accepting unsolicited requests.

    Is Karuna Foundation giving mostly local or national?

    Its geographic scope is national, and the recipient distribution is entirely in the US. California receives the most grants, while only 5% of grants go to recipients in Colorado.

    Does Karuna Foundation fund the same organizations more than once?

    Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years in the recent grants record, including VegFund Inc, Vegan Friendly USA, Vegan FTA, Effect Partners FBO Vegan Strong, Waking Justice, Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, and Asha's Farm Sanctuary.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Vegan HacktivistsMount Airy, MD$535,5862025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Vegan Friendly USANew York, NY$465,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Food Solutions ActionWashington, DC$400,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Vegan FTAVancouver, WA$355,4242025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Effect Partners FBO Vegan StrongMinneapolis, MN$340,4572025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Waking JusticeAsheville, NC$200,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Skylands Animal Sanctuary and RescueWantage, NJ$150,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Asha's Farm SanctuaryNewfane, NY$136,8232025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Million Dollar VeganSanta Barbara, CA$115,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Main Street VeganNew York, NY$100,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Afro-Vegan SocietyBaltimore, MD$87,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Bluegrass VegLouisville, KY$85,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    LA Farm Animal SaveLos Gatos, CA$77,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Pro-Animal FutureBoulder, CO$76,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Peace 4 AnimalsMt Prospect, IL$65,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Robert Cheeke LLCFort Collins, CO$54,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Food 4 Thought FestivalBoston, MA$50,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    People for Better FoodBoston, MA$50,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Animal Wellness ActionWashington, DC$50,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Upstream Aquatic InstituteDover, DE$50,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Vegan OutreachSacramento, CA$40,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Animal Rights InitiativeSeattle, WA$40,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Thrive PhilanthropyRochester, NY$37,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Animal Advocates InternationalPortland, OR$35,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights IncWilmington, DE$32,9002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    The Harvest AcademyOrlando, FL$30,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Jewish Vegan LifeOrlando, FL$25,5002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Cotton Branch FarmLeesville, SC$25,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Vegans of Los AngelesSunland, CA$20,6002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    DC Voters for Animals Education FundWashington, DC$20,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Fauna FilmsWilmington, DE$20,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Imagine FarmMinneapolis, MN$15,6902025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Julianas Animal SanctuaryGaithersburg, MD$15,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Project CounterglowCedar Rapids, IA$10,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Animal & Vegan Advocacy InternationalWashington, DC$10,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Young Jains of AmericaNew York, NY$7,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Grassroots Artists MovementBrooklyn, NY$6,0002025Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Million Dollar Vegan IncSanta Barbara, CA$1,783,8332024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Vegan Friendly USASanta Monica, CA$700,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    VegFund IncWashington, DC$525,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    ProVeg International IncorporatedPittsfield, MA$500,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Greener by DefaultSpringfield, IL$360,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Asha's Farm SanctuaryNewfane, NY$304,8892024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Vegan FTA A Nonprofit CorporationVancouver, WA$290,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Skylands Animal Sanctuary and RescueWantage, NJ$280,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Effect Partners FBO Vegan StrongMinneapolis, MN$250,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Waking JusticeAsheville, NC$205,0802024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Food Solutions ActionWashington, DC$200,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Oceanic Preservation SocietyGreenbrae, CA$150,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.
    Peace 4 AnimalsWoodland Hills, CA$140,0002024Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegan Hacktivists

    $535,586
    Mount Airy, MD2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegan Friendly USA

    $465,500
    New York, NY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Food Solutions Action

    $400,000
    Washington, DC2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegan FTA

    $355,424
    Vancouver, WA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Effect Partners FBO Vegan Strong

    $340,457
    Minneapolis, MN2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Waking Justice

    $200,000
    Asheville, NC2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue

    $150,000
    Wantage, NJ2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Asha's Farm Sanctuary

    $136,823
    Newfane, NY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Million Dollar Vegan

    $115,000
    Santa Barbara, CA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Main Street Vegan

    $100,000
    New York, NY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Afro-Vegan Society

    $87,500
    Baltimore, MD2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Bluegrass Veg

    $85,000
    Louisville, KY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    LA Farm Animal Save

    $77,500
    Los Gatos, CA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Pro-Animal Future

    $76,500
    Boulder, CO2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Peace 4 Animals

    $65,000
    Mt Prospect, IL2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Robert Cheeke LLC

    $54,500
    Fort Collins, CO2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Food 4 Thought Festival

    $50,000
    Boston, MA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    People for Better Food

    $50,000
    Boston, MA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Animal Wellness Action

    $50,000
    Washington, DC2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Upstream Aquatic Institute

    $50,000
    Dover, DE2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegan Outreach

    $40,000
    Sacramento, CA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Animal Rights Initiative

    $40,000
    Seattle, WA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Thrive Philanthropy

    $37,500
    Rochester, NY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Animal Advocates International

    $35,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights Inc

    $32,900
    Wilmington, DE2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    The Harvest Academy

    $30,000
    Orlando, FL2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Jewish Vegan Life

    $25,500
    Orlando, FL2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Cotton Branch Farm

    $25,000
    Leesville, SC2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegans of Los Angeles

    $20,600
    Sunland, CA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    DC Voters for Animals Education Fund

    $20,000
    Washington, DC2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Fauna Films

    $20,000
    Wilmington, DE2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Imagine Farm

    $15,690
    Minneapolis, MN2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Julianas Animal Sanctuary

    $15,000
    Gaithersburg, MD2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Project Counterglow

    $10,000
    Cedar Rapids, IA2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Animal & Vegan Advocacy International

    $10,000
    Washington, DC2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Young Jains of America

    $7,000
    New York, NY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Grassroots Artists Movement

    $6,000
    Brooklyn, NY2025

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Million Dollar Vegan Inc

    $1,783,833
    Santa Barbara, CA2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegan Friendly USA

    $700,000
    Santa Monica, CA2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    VegFund Inc

    $525,000
    Washington, DC2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    ProVeg International Incorporated

    $500,000
    Pittsfield, MA2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Greener by Default

    $360,000
    Springfield, IL2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Asha's Farm Sanctuary

    $304,889
    Newfane, NY2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Vegan FTA A Nonprofit Corporation

    $290,000
    Vancouver, WA2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue

    $280,000
    Wantage, NJ2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Effect Partners FBO Vegan Strong

    $250,000
    Minneapolis, MN2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Waking Justice

    $205,080
    Asheville, NC2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Food Solutions Action

    $200,000
    Washington, DC2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Oceanic Preservation Society

    $150,000
    Greenbrae, CA2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.

    Peace 4 Animals

    $140,000
    Woodland Hills, CA2024

    Advocate for the wellbeing of animals.