The Namaste Foundation Inc
The Namaste Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Indiana. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including health, human services, education, conservation, and community support.
The Namaste Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Namaste Foundation Inc gave $626K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state Colorado. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $625,500
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,058
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $16,855,334
- +27.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Namaste Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9112 W Tulip Drive, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 344-0687
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Namaste Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boulder Valley Health Center ($75K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($22,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 156 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Colorado received 37% of grant dollars, those in Indiana received 30%, those in Washington received 14%, those in California received 11%, and those in New York received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Namaste Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $422K (2020) to $626K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $626K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,855,334 | $7,588,723 | $636,240 | $625,500 | 26 | $634,392 | $5,359,209 | $764,336 |
| 2024 | $13,188,835 | $2,837,905 | $543,783 | $525,500 | 25 | $541,050 | $2,211,673 | $630,430 |
| 2023 | $11,329,933 | $1,788,040 | $524,712 | $515,400 | 34 | $522,422 | $1,289,283 | $531,301 |
| 2022 | $10,726,578 | $1,529,787 | $521,559 | $509,000 | 35 | $519,599 | $1,149,973 | $523,042 |
| 2021 | $10,078,069 | $574,443 | $438,277 | $425,100 | 36 | $435,909 | $445,739 | $518,810 |
| 2020 | $9,926,930 | $720,812 | $435,293 | $421,500 | 40 | — | $711,228 | $435,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Namaste Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $764K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included operating support, an annual campaign, a technology upgrade, land stewardship and acquisition, and programs related to girls’ education, research, refugee assistance, and food access.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. United Way of Bartholomew County says it works toward a community where individuals and families can reach their potential through education, financial stability, health, and personal relationships. Sycamore Land Trust says it preserves southern Indiana’s natural landscape through land conservation and environmental education. The Pacific Crest Trail Association says it advocates for the trail, connects people to it, and works to conserve it. The Cycle Effect says it uses mountain biking to help young women from underserved communities develop skills and self-esteem.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $625,500. Grants ranged from $4,500 to $75,000, with a median of $17,000. It awarded 25 grants totaling $525,500 in 2024 and 34 grants totaling $515,400 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $75,000 each to Boulder Valley Health Center for its operating budget and PP Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky for its operating budget; $50,000 to United Way of Bartholomew County for its annual campaign; and $40,000 each to the Pacific Crest Trail Association for a technology upgrade project, Sycamore Land Trust for stewardship and land acquisition, and Turning Point for its operating budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Terry Marbach as President and Treasurer; Beth Marbach as Vice-President and Director; Constance Marbach as Secretary and Director; and Dana Hatlelid, Christian Freitag, and Nickki Gonzales as Directors.
The Namaste Foundation Inc is led by Terry Marbach, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terry Marbach
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Marbach
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Freitag
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Marbach
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Hatlelid
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nickki Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dana Dallavalle (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Namaste Foundation Inc
How much does The Namaste Foundation Inc give each year?
The Namaste Foundation Inc gave $626K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $526K across 25 grants.
What is The Namaste Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Namaste Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,000, and its average grant was $24,058, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Namaste Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Namaste Foundation Inc give grants?
The Namaste Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (30%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, IN (5 grants), Broomfield, CO (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Namaste Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of The Namaste Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Namaste Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Namaste Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boulder Valley Health Center ($75,000), PP Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky ($75,000) and United Way of Bartholomew County ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($22,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Namaste Foundation Inc?
The Namaste Foundation Inc reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $764K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Namaste Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included operating support, an annual campaign, a technology upgrade, land stewardship and acquisition, and programs related to girls’ education, research, refugee assistance, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Namaste Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Namaste Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Namaste Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1814583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Namaste Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Namaste Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-namaste-foundation-inc-morg_a9cb5be656b04619b8a2a1299f557b77
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