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Li-Hegeman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palo Alto, California · EIN 886757522

Li-Hegeman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $282,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $175,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$175,0002$12.1 million
2024$282,0004$31.9 million

How to apply

Li-Hegeman Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Li-Hegeman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$152,000
Colorado1$100,000
Hawaii1$30,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Center for Election Science
Walnut, CA
Nonprofit dedicated to empowering voters with voting methods that strengthen democracy.$150,000
Unite America
Denver, CO
Invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government.$100,000
Kaua'i North Shore Food Pantry
Kilauea, HI
Nonprofit that provides healthy food, personal care items, and pet supplies to individuals and families in need, with a focus on fresh, local produce and community support.$30,000
Centennial Montessori Children's Fund
San Mateo, CA
Centennial montessori school provides montessori education to support each child's development in a nurturing and structured environment.$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Li-Hegeman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Li-Hegeman Family Foundation give?

$282,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.

Who runs Li-Hegeman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Susan Li (Trustee) and John Hegeman (Trustee).

What does Li-Hegeman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services.

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