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Ahimsa Foundation is a private corporation based in NIWOT, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is % Shaleen Shah. It holds total assets of $1B. Annual income is reported at $399.3M. Arkansas Fungi was established to convert a chicken-raising operation to sustainable mushroom farming. This conversion also serves as a model for other farmers to reduce cruelty to animals and remove animals from the food system. According to available records, Ahimsa Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $157.3M, with a median grant of $10.4M. The foundation has distributed between $71.7M and $85.6M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $290K to $43M, with an average award of $13.1M. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, Colorado, Pennsylvania, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Arkansas Fungi was established to convert a chicken-raising operation to sustainable mushroom farming. This conversion also serves as a model for other farmers to reduce cruelty to animals and remove animals from the food system.
Expenses: $360K
Gomata provides sanctuary to cows previously raised for beef while advocating for the reduction of animal cruelty by promoting a vegan diet change message.
Expenses: $656K
Arkansas Fungi was established to convert a chicken-raising operation to sustainable mushroom farming. This conversion also serves as a model for other farmers to reduce cruelty to animals and remove animals from the food system. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, CO, PA.
Ahimsa Foundation has distributed a total of $157.3M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $10.4M, with an average of $13.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $290K to $43M.
Ahimsa Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ahimsa Foundation is headquartered in NIWOT, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satish Karandikar | Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaleen Shah | President | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Karandikar | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$80.6M
Total Assets
$938.2M
Fair Market Value
$963M
Net Worth
$938.2M
Grants Paid
$71.7M
Contributions
$2.1M
Net Investment Income
$45.4M
Distribution Amount
$43.6M
Total: $606.8M
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$157.3M
Average Grant
$13.1M
Median Grant
$10.4M
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$290K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karuna FoundationAdvocate for the wellbeing of all animals | Niwot, CO | $19.5M | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramAdvocate for the wellbeing of all animals | Warwick, RI | $43M | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic TrustAdvocate for the wellbeing of all animals | Jenkintown, PA | $5.8M | 2023 |
| Charityvest IncAdvocate for the wellbeing of all animals | Atlanta, GA | $3.4M | 2023 |
| Lever Foundation Growth FundAdvocate for the wellbeing of animals |
Other foundations that have funded Ahimsa Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay & Kalpana Arya Foundation Inc. | $100 | 2022 | CHARITABLE |
| Vijay & Kalpana Arya Foundation Inc. | $100 | 2022 | CHARITABLE |
| Dyer Family Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2021 | OPERATING |
| Lancaster, PA |
| $290K |
| 2022 |
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