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Karakoram Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Aspiriant LLC. It holds total assets of $12.8M. Annual income is reported at $10.6M. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2017 to $12.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Montana and District of Columbia. According to available records, Karakoram Family Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $381K in 2021 to $682K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$180K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Karakoram Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA, NY.
Karakoram Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Karakoram Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karakoram Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Neil Malik | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Gillen Malik | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaUNRESTRICTED | Philadelphia, PA | $200K | 2022 |
| Unicef UsaUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundUNRESTRICTED | Washingtdon, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Sponsors For Educational OpportunityUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $52K | 2022 |
| Human Rights WatchUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Giving Spirit FundUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Food BankUNRESTRICTED | Big Sky, MT | $25K | 2022 |
| Spanish Peaks Community FndUNRESTRICTED | Big Sky, MT | $21K | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Club Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Bozeman, MT | $21K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Beach Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Manhattan Beach, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Lundquist InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Torrance, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Love Hope StrengthUNRESTRICTED | Austin, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| American Heart Association IncUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Baby 2 BabyUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community OrganizationUNRESTRICTED | Big Sky, MT | $4K | 2022 |
| Puttin' On ProductionsUNRESTRICTED | Manhattan Beach, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| A Cappella Academy IncUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Tides FoundationUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| California Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $180K | 2021 |
| Torrance Memorial FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Torrance, CA | $30K | 2021 |
| Leadership Now ProjectUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $30K | 2021 |
| Galapagos ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $15K | 2021 |
| Manhattan Beach Music CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | Redondo Beach, CA | $6K | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Rye Brook, NY | $1K | 2021 |
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