Guru Krupa Foundation Grant

Guru Krupa Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Guru Krupa Foundation
Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Summary

The Guru Krupa Foundation Grant supports charitable causes in social, educational, and religious/cultural areas, rooted in Hindu values. The foundation prioritizes projects that aid the underprivileged, enhance education, and preserve cultural heritage, particularly in India and the US. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt and demonstrate a commitment to effective accounting practices. The foundation seeks specific projects with measurable outcomes, focusing on direct funding for programs rather than administrative costs.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however, applications received after March 31 will only be considered after June 30 of the same year. Philosophy Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF) is a private foundation incorporated in New York State. The purpose of the foundation is to fund several charitable causes. These causes may be broadly classified as being (i) Social (ii) Educational or (iii) Religious/Cultural. Our principles and philosophy, derived from the value system of Hinduism, may be succinctly summarized as: Help those who are less fortunate than yourself Support causes related to the acquisition of knowledge (both materialistic and non-materialistic) Preserve the heritage and knowledge that has already been acquired Focus Areas The Foundation follows a holistic approach to charitable giving. Project categories range from basic needs (food, shelter, health and basic education) to more esoteric ones (higher education, arts & culture, spirituality and the environment) : Social Welfare This category addresses the inequalities faced by people who do not have access to the most basic of human rights. The standard of living today varies, by several orders of magnitude, between the most and least fortunate of people, and there are many people for whom even basic material needs are not met. Our goals are to improve the lives of these people and give them the tools to break out of the cycle of poverty they live in. Projects in this category include providing food and shelter to vulnerable populations (orphanages, old age homes); increasing children's access to education; improving the educational environment; empowering women & children; improving rural health outcomes; and, generally, uplifting disadvantaged communities. Higher Education This category addresses the human quest to understand the physical world we live in, and the natural laws that govern it. This quest for knowledge is best nurtured in higher study programs of universities and research labs, and our goal is to motivate students to pursue these programs. Projects under this category include providing financial support for deserving students through fellowships at well recognized universities and research labs. Spirituality, Arts & Culture This category addresses the non-materialistic aspects of human life and its power to nourish, inspire & uplift the human spirit. Hindu culture and spiritual viewpoints have evolved over many millenia, and our goal is to remember and preserve these roots, while at the same time promoting cultural integration and co-existence with other viewpoints. Projects under this category include activities related to preserving the traditional roots of Hinduism by supporting ashrams/patashalas and temples, and promoting cultural integration by supporting programs that raise awareness of India's traditional art forms, and culture. Environment This category addresses the preservation of the environment we live in. The Earth sustains us and provides for us, and we need to preserve and nurture it for our sake and for the sake of future generations. Our goal is to fulfill our responsibility by taking care of the environment we live in. Projects under this category include clean water management initiatives, planting trees, and other such activities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are limited to tax-exempt organizations.Programs must run in India or the US.

Ineligibility

Guru Krupa Foundation Inc will not consider requests from:organizations that have a political, legislative, or lobbying agendaindividuals or for debt reduction, no matter how worthyorganizations or projects outside of India or the USorganizations in the USthat do not have tax-exempt status or are not classified as a Public Charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Service Codethat do not regularly file IRS Form 990organizations in Indiathat do not have 80G certification (public charity)that do not have FCRA clearance (permisssion to receive money from outside India)that do not provide at least 3 years of audited financials (including annual FC-3/4 filings)that apply for funding for Endowmentsthat apply for funding for capital expenditures, renovations or equipment with an expected lifespan of over 1 year