JM Pei Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JM Pei Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,537 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,500. 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$10,537
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $17,917 the year before.
60% 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 | $2,500 | 2 | $421,724 |
| 2024 | $17,917 | 4 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $10,537 | 5 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
JM Pei 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 JM Pei Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $10,437 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Chinese Culture and Educat | To reach out to mainstream society and other cultural communities to share Chinese culture with passion; To promote education with belief and conviction; To enable children and others to have opportunities to learn with love; To sponsor less-privileged children in the rural areas of China. | $7,500 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | To support and advance the University of California at Berkeley by encouraging private philanthropy and providing leadership to assure Berkeley's place as a preeminent global institution. | $2,100 |
| Silicon Valley Tsinghua Network | To help the new comers to settle in the new environment, and help all the members in finding new jobs, learning the cutting edge technologies, bridging the gap among different groups, and helping resolving any issues. | $500 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | To strengthen our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring individuals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. | $337 |
| GlobalGiving | To transform aid and philanthropy to accelerate community-led change. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mingliang Pei
- Jin Li
- Jonathan Pei
Questions people ask
Does JM Pei Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JM Pei Foundation give?
$10,537 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs JM Pei Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mingliang Pei (Ceo), Jin Li (Secretary) and Jonathan Pei (Director).
What does JM Pei Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.