Gai Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gai Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,050 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $500. 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$2,050
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$159,346
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,500 the year before.
38% 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 | $2,100 | 9 | $157,961 |
| 2023 | $1,500 | 7 | $165,811 |
| 2024 | $2,050 | 8 | $159,346 |
How to apply
Gai 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 Gai Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $1,800 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter Health Philanthropy | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Standford | Charitable donation | $300 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable donation | $250 |
| UCLA | Charitable donation | $250 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Charitable donation | $250 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Charitable donation | $200 |
| Computer History Museum | Charitable donation | $200 |
| Mozilla Org | Charitable donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Weixin Gai
- Haiyan Wen
Questions people ask
Does Gai Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gai Foundation give?
$2,050 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Gai Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Weixin Gai (President & CEO) and Haiyan Wen (Secretary).
What does Gai Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.