The Namaste Foundation
The Namaste Foundation is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Namaste Foundation at a glance
In short: The Namaste Foundation gave $67K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $66,777
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- Average grant
- $8,347
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Namaste Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was U Penn ($15K). Together the top 8 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Namaste Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| U Penn Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Dyslexia Institute of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| International School of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $7,777 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Achieving the Dream Silver Springs, MD | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $9,405 | $68,266 | $66,777 | 8 | $67,388 | $8,527 | $1,337 |
| 2021 | $58,861 | $6,023 | $1,035 | — | — | — | $2,004 | $3,561 |
| 2020 | $53,873 | $1,802 | $1,364 | — | — | — | $521 | $3,163 |
| 2019 | $53,435 | $2,766 | $863 | — | — | — | $1,554 | $2,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Namaste Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Namaste Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Carolyn J. Mutz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana C. Mutz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Mark Mutz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Mutz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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
How much does The Namaste Foundation give each year?
The Namaste Foundation gave $67K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Namaste Foundation's typical grant size?
The Namaste Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,347, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Namaste Foundation give grants?
The Namaste Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants).
Does The Namaste Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Namaste Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Namaste Foundation's largest grantees?
The Namaste Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include U Penn ($15,000), Dyslexia Institute of Indiana Inc ($10,000) and Indiana Historical Society ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Namaste Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Namaste Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Namaste Foundation's EIN?
The Namaste Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6664101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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