Karuna Foundation
Karuna Foundation (EIN 85-4026412) is a Colorado 501(c)(3) based in Niwot that funds vegan/animal-welfare advocacy and related philanthropic projects. The organization's website lists its EIN, mission, staff, and links to its Vegan Grants affiliate and states it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit working on vegan or farm‑animal welfare and advocacy, capable of managing mid‑sized to large program grants and comfortable engaging via an intermediary grant platform or established relationships.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on vegan advocacy, farm‑animal sanctuaries, or allied animal‑welfare policy/organizing.
- • Programs at regional or national scale or well‑established local sanctuaries with demonstrated capacity.
- • Track record of managing six‑figure or multi‑year grants, or prior similar funder relationships.
- • Willingness to follow the foundation’s affiliate route (Vegan Grants) for inquiries or referrals.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to about 17 states and the foundation’s giving is overwhelmingly out‑of‑state from its Colorado base, showing a national footprint rather than a local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 37 distinct recipients (and similar counts in prior years) including sanctuaries, national advocacy groups, and project vehicles, so the portfolio is broad in institutional type despite some dollar concentration at the top.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong (about 30 new grantees in 2023 and 21 new grantees in 2024), and the foundation publishes an affiliate contact route (Vegan Grants), though the site also states it does not accept unsolicited requests—together this suggests unfamiliar organizations can enter the portfolio, typically via the affiliate or referral process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
