Established in 1996 to provide grants in support of organizations engaged in activities and programs in the areas of Arts and Culture, Autism, Education and Literacy, Health and Human Services and Development and Enrichment of Jewish Life. The Karma Foundation funds organizations that work to provide food to people in need around the world.
The foundation makes grants in the following categories:
Organizations are encouraged to use grants as leverage for other grants.
Past recipients can be viewed at: http://www.karmafoundation.org/previous-grants/
Grants are made to local, national and international organizations. Grants to local organizations are limited to parts of New Jersey. New Jersey grants are restricted to Middlesex, Union, and Mercer Counties. Organizations based in New Jersey with regional or statewide scope will also be considered.
Applications are received on a rolling basis year round. Applicants will be notified by letter of the disposition of their proposal within 90 days of receipt.
The foundation typically awards grants from $500 to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 status. Awards typically vary from $1,000 to $10,000.