Falling Leaves Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Falling Leaves Foundation is a private foundation in Huntington Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $12.3 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12.3 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11.7 million
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 17 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 8 | $19.1 million |
| 2025 | $12.3 million | 7 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Falling Leaves 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 Falling Leaves Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11.7 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $600,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 4 | $2,408 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $11.7 million |
| Fidelity Charitable | General support | $600,000 |
| Committee of 100 | General support | $3,500 |
| South Coast Chinese Cultural Center | General support | $1,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Hutchins Consort | General support | $300 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | General support | $108 |
Officers and trustees
- Adeline Yen Mah
- Robert A Mah
- Shirley Feiwell
- Roger Mah
- Chris Klein
- Aspyn Remington
- Margit Younis
Questions people ask
Does Falling Leaves Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Falling Leaves Foundation give?
$12.3 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Falling Leaves Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adeline Yen Mah (President), Robert A Mah (Vice-President), Shirley Feiwell (Secretary) and Roger Mah (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Falling Leaves Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.