Irpan & Xia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irpan & Xia Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,676 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $70 and the largest $2,240. 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$6,676
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$70
- Largest grant$2,240
- Assets$430,363
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6,752 the year before.
37% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,130 | 60 | $420,435 |
| 2024 | $6,752 | 56 | $416,327 |
| 2025 | $6,676 | 60 | $430,363 |
How to apply
Irpan & Xia 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Irpan & Xia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California. It also paid $278 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $4,095 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $442 |
| Alabama | 3 | $284 |
| Georgia | 4 | $231 |
| Maryland | 3 | $210 |
| Virginia | 3 | $180 |
| Texas | 2 | $140 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125 |
| New York | 2 | $106 |
| Illinois | 2 | $80 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon | Charitable needs | $2,240 |
| St Nicholas | Charitable needs | $380 |
| St Joseph | Catholic Charities | $260 |
| Stanford | Education and Community needs | $190 |
| Words On Fires | Christian Evangelization | $160 |
| St Athanasius | Charity for the needy | $154 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Foods for Needy | $135 |
| Kqed | Public Broadcasting Information | $125 |
| US Olympic | Support for US Olympic | $125 |
| Temple Sagrada Familia | Landmark preservation & maintenance | $125 |
| Poor Clares Nun | Charitable needs | $110 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Medical research & education | $100 |
| St William | Charitable needs | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Medical research & education | $90 |
| St Patricks Seminary University | Charitable needs and education | $90 |
| March of Dimes International | Charitable for needy | $85 |
| Catholic Relief Services Intl | Charitable needs | $80 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Housing for needy | $80 |
| Salvation Army International | Charitable needs | $80 |
| UNICEF | Charitable & Children needs | $80 |
| United Service Organizations | Charitable and US Service needs | $80 |
| St Labre Native American School | Charitable & American Indian Native Education needs | $80 |
| Arthristis Foundation | Medical Research & Education | $80 |
| EWTN Global Catholic Network | Charitable needs | $80 |
| American Kidney Fund | Medical Research & Education | $80 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical research & education | $75 |
| St Josephs Native American School | Charitable & American Indian Native Education | $75 |
| American Diabetes Association | Medical research & education | $75 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Charitable needs and American Veteran cares | $75 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Medical research & children healthcare | $70 |
| International Red Cross | Charitable needs and Emergeny help | $70 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Charitable needs and American Veteran cares | $70 |
| Catholic Extension International | Charitable needs | $60 |
| National Shrine | Charitable needs restoration and maintenance | $60 |
| National Park Conservation Association | Landmark Restoration & Maintenance | $60 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Medical Research & Education | $55 |
| Impact France | France charities for the needy | $51 |
| Joel Osteen World Ministries | Charitable needs | $50 |
| California Mission Foundation | Landmark Presevation & Maintenance | $50 |
| Catholic Charity of Los Angeles | charity to help the needs | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Irpan
- Xing Xia
- Emory Alex Irpan
Questions people ask
Does Irpan & Xia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irpan & Xia Foundation give?
$6,676 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $70.
Who runs Irpan & Xia Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Irpan (Ceo), Xing Xia (Cfo) and Emory Alex Irpan (VP).
What does Irpan & Xia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.