Private foundation · St Louis, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $8,600 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $500 to $1,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $8,600 · 1 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Montgomery County, Shelby County, Roane County, Lewis County · plus 169 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $8,600 | 5 |
| 2024 | $664K | $4,950 | 2 |
| 2023 | $206K | $3,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Karen Gupta · St louis · (314) 878-1220
- What to send
- Name & address of organization, exempt status, information about activities
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Karen GuptaPresident
- Surendra GuptaTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To provide support for horses (1 grant)
- To provide support for dogs in need for veterans (1 grant)
- To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. (1 grant)
- To provide support for tigers (1 grant)
- To provide support for protecting elephants (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Washington County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Chaser Horse Rescue | Jonesborough, Washington County | To provide support for horses | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic... | $6,000 |
| Elephant Aid Intl | Hohenwald, Lewis County | To provide support for protecting elephants | $1,000 |
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, Roane County | To provide support for tigers | $500 |
| Second Chance K9 Service Dog | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To provide support for dogs in need for veterans | $100 |
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