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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4565265

KARUNA AMERICA

Tax-exempt · POMONA, CA 91766

Financials

$208K$100K2024$136K$170K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KARUNA AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$135,946$169,711-$33,765$113,317$0$113,317
December 31, 2024990$207,765$100,234$107,531$147,082$0$147,082
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$135,946
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$151,237
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,000
Program services (functional)
$151,237
Management and general (functional)
$18,474

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$147,082
Total assets, end of year
$113,317
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$113,317
Net assets without donor restrictions
$113,317
Gross receipts
$135,946
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Srinivas BhatSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Vijay KotrappaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Surya PrakashPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Surya PrakashPresident
Officer
1$0
Srinivas BhatSecretary
Officer
4$0
Vijay KotrappaTreasurer
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
21 SILVERWOOD LN, POMONA, CA 91766-4896
In care of
% SRINIVAS BHAT
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
21 Silverwood Ln, Pomona CA 91766
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Vijay Kotrappa, 21 Silverwood Ln, Pomona, CA 91766
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Vijay Kotrappa, 21 Silverwood Ln, Pomona CA 91766
Signed the 990
Vijay Kotrappa, Treasurer
Phone
(909) 623-3185

Mission

fund and support rural health and education programs

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Karuna America supports primary healthcare delivery in underserved rural and tribal communities in India through grants to established nonprofit partners including Karuna Trust and the Ramakrishna Mission (VGKK). During the tax year, funds were used to operate and strengthen primary health centers, provide preventive and curative medical care, and deliver community-based health programs. These initiatives focus on maternal and child health, disease prevention, and access to essential healthcare services in remote regions with limited medical infrastructure. Through these partnerships, underserved populations received access to medical consultations, treatments, health screenings, and health education, contributing to improved health outcomes and increased access to quality care.
    Expenses $137,737 · grants $137,737 · revenue $123,811
  • Karuna America supports healthcare education, community outreach, and supplemental health-related initiatives through grants to partner organizations including JSS and KCA-SC. During the tax year, funding supported educational programs, community health initiatives, and related services aimed at improving health awareness and supporting underserved populations. These programs complement primary healthcare delivery by enhancing health knowledge, promoting preventive care practices, and supporting community-based efforts that contribute to overall well-being.
    Expenses $13,500 · grants $13,500 · revenue $12,243
  • JSS Healthcare Education0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4565265
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$113,317
Income (IRS master file)
$135,946

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$257,274$225,520$39,500IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Vijay Kotrappa
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about KARUNA AMERICA

What is the EIN of KARUNA AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KARUNA AMERICA is 47-4565265.
Is KARUNA AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to KARUNA AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KARUNA AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KARUNA AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KARUNA AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KARUNA AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Vijay Kotrappa.
Who are the officers and directors of KARUNA AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KARUNA AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,946, expenses of $169,711 and total assets of $113,317 at year end.

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