Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

The Namaste Foundation

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Typical grant size
$100 – $100 – $250
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
19
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2022 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactMR MRS JOHN MUTZ · 3178492677
MaterialsPROOF OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION.
RestrictionsORGANIZATIONS MUST OPERATE AS "QUALIFIED" CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Leadership · from 2022 990-PF

John M Mutz
TRUSTEE
Carolyn J Mutz
TRUSTEE
J Mark Mutz
TRUSTEE
Diana C Mutz
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2021
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'14
'15
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
66
Total grants awarded
$99K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$15K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2022
$67K
8 grants
2018
$11K
2 grants
2017
$3K
13 grants
2016
$2K
8 grants
2015
$12K
14 grants
2014
$3K
8 grants
2013
$3K
13 grants

Top recipients

U Penn
1 grant · PA
$15K
1 grant · DC · ✓ Exact match
$10K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$10K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$10K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$10K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$10K
Women in Political Science
1 grant · IN
$9K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$8K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$3K
University of Pennslyvania
2 grants · PA
$3K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

U Penn
GENERAL FUND
PA · TY 2022
$15K
International School of Indiana Inc
GENERAL FUND
IN · TY 2022
$10K
Phoenix Theatre Inc
GENERAL FUND
IN · TY 2022
$10K
Dyslexia Institute of Indiana Inc
GENERAL FUND
IN · TY 2022
$10K
Indiana Historical Society
GENERAL FUND
IN · TY 2022
$10K
Humane Society of Indianapolis
GENERAL FUND
IN · TY 2022
$8K
Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana
GENERAL FUND
IN · TY 2022
$3K
Achieving the Dream
GENERAL FUND
MD · TY 2022
$1K
American Political Science Association
SCHOLARSHIPS
DC · TY 2018
$10K
Lawrence Township School Foundation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2018
$100
Northwestern University
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IL · TY 2017
$2K
Indianapolis Urban League
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Gennesaret Free Clinic
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Humane Society
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Teaching Treasures
GENERAL OPERATIONS
SD · TY 2017
$100
Focusing Institute
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NY · TY 2017
$100
Covenant House
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Jay's House
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Elizabeth Coleman Home
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Morning Light
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$100
Westminster Neighborood Services
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$50
Wheeler Mission
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2017
$50
Toys for Tots
GENERAL OPERATIONS
VA · TY 2017
$50
Mass General Hospital
GENERAL OPERATIONS
MA · TY 2016
$1K
Indiana Academy
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2016
$250
Junior Tennis Federation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2016
$150
School on Wheels
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2016
$100
Gennesaret Free Clinic
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2016
$100
Smile Train
GENERAL OPERATIONS
DC · TY 2016
$100
Doctors Without Borders
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NY · TY 2016
$100
Uso
GENERAL OPERATIONS
DC · TY 2016
$100
Women in Political Science
EVENT FUNDING
IN · TY 2015
$9K
Mass General Hospital
GENERAL OPERATIONS
MA · TY 2015
$1K
Depauw University
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$250
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$250
Indiana Academy
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$250
Junior Tennis Federation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$150
School on Wheels
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$100
Smile Train
GENERAL OPERATIONS
DC · TY 2015
$100
Doctors Without Borders
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NY · TY 2015
$100
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$100
Gennesaret Free Clinic
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$100
Young Americans Foundation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
VA · TY 2015
$100
Indy Reads
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2015
$100
Uso
GENERAL OPERATIONS
DC · TY 2015
$100
University of Pennslyvania
GENERAL OPERATIONS
PA · TY 2014
$2K
Indiana Landmarks
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2014
$200
Heartland Truly Moving Pictures
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2014
$150
School on Wheels
GENERAL OPERATIONS
IN · TY 2014
$100
Doctors Without Borders
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NY · TY 2014
$100

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.