Dandelion Seed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dandelion Seed Foundation is a private foundation in Pacifica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,940 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$73,940
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $73,628 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,503 | 38 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $73,628 | 42 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $73,940 | 39 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Dandelion Seed Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dandelion Seed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $52,300 |
| Colorado | 4 | $5,010 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,880 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,600 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charity | $11,000 |
| California Crosspoint Academy CCA | Charity | $9,900 |
| Aces | Charity | $6,300 |
| A Kernel of Wheat Christian Ministr | Charity | $3,400 |
| Focus on the Family | Charity | $2,500 |
| Mfci | Charity | $2,500 |
| Sowers International | Charity | $2,400 |
| TFC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Ambassdors Afc Inc | Charity | $2,000 |
| Frontier Allicane | Charity | $2,000 |
| Voice of Martyrs | Charity | $2,000 |
| Chinese International Mission | Charity | $2,000 |
| Family Life Today Campus Crusade | Charity | $1,880 |
| World Outreach Ministries | Charity | $1,600 |
| Village Gospel Mission | Charity | $1,600 |
| New Life Ministries | Charity | $1,200 |
| Salvation Army Oakland | Charity | $1,030 |
| Horizen International | Charity | $1,010 |
| Citi Team | Charity | $1,000 |
| Insight for Living | Charity | $1,000 |
| Christian Leadership Institute Cli | Charity | $1,000 |
| Partners International | Charity | $1,000 |
| Tianlu Ministries | Charity | $1,000 |
| Daily Hope Ministry | Charity | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Charity | $1,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | Charity | $1,000 |
| Omf | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Siloam Center | Charity | $1,000 |
| Gospel Revival Ministry | Charity | $1,000 |
| Family First Network Asso | Charity | $1,000 |
| Operation Dawn | Charity | $1,000 |
| Leader Source | Charity | $1,000 |
| Trans World Radio | Charity | $1,000 |
| Acl | Charity | $620 |
| International Students Inc | Charity | $500 |
| International Mission Board of Bapt | Charity | $500 |
| Vineyard of Hope | Charity | $500 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
| Judical Watch | Charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Yihen Wei
- Mary Neou
Questions people ask
Does Dandelion Seed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dandelion Seed Foundation give?
$73,940 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dandelion Seed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yihen Wei (Ceo) and Mary Neou (Cfo).
What does Dandelion Seed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.