Funding Amount

US $500 - US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Specific counties
  • New Jersey grants are restricted to Middlesex, Union, and Mercer Counties.

Geography

  • Based in New Jersey with regional or statewide scope will also be considered

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grants are made to local, national and international organizations.
  • The majority of grants range from $1,000-$10,000.Organizations can only receive one grant in a given calendar year.
  • You must decide what your priority is and make your request accordingly.

Overview

Karma Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Karma Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $25,000
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Karma Foundation, established in 1996, provides grants to support organizations focused on Arts & Culture, Autism, Education, Health, and Jewish Life enrichment. Grants range from $500 to $25,000, with most between $1,000 and $10,000, primarily for non-profit organizations with 501(C)3 status. Local, national, and international organizations can apply, but New Jersey grants are limited to specific counties. The foundation encourages leveraging their grants for additional funding.

Overview

About the Karma Foundation Established in 1996 to provide grants in support of organizations engaged in activities and programs in the areas of Arts & Culture, Autism, Education & Literacy, Health & Human Services and Development & Enrichment of Jewish Life. Grant Categories The Foundation makes grants in the following categories: Capacity Building Capital needs Disaster relief Equipment and materials Operating expenses Special projects and programs Start-ups

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made to local, national and international organizations. 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.The Foundation typically awards grants from $500-$25,000 to non-profit organizations with 501(C)3 status. The majority of grants range from $1,000-$10,000.Organizations can only receive one grant in a given calendar year. You must decide what your priority is and make your request accordingly.

What The Karma Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
19
Total given
$222K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$1,000–$72K
  • By dollars: New Jersey 59%, New York 34%, District of Columbia 7%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; New Brunswick, NJ; Lawrence Township, NJ.

Example grants

  • George Street Playhouse · New Brunswick, NJ

    $72K

  • Children's Radiothon · New York, NY

    $32K

  • Bildner Center - Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJ

    $30K

  • Homefront · Lawrence Township, NJ

    $20K

  • Moment Magazine · Washinton, DC

    $15K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsartsautismeducationjewish

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