Lily Lai Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lily Lai Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$31.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 24 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 26 | $31.7 million |
How to apply
Lily Lai 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 Lily Lai Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California CASA Association | Program/General Support | $150,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | Moores Cancer Center Program | $100,000 |
| Library Foundation SD | Program/General Support | $100,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Program/General Support | $100,000 |
| Salk Institute | Salk Cancer Center Program | $100,000 |
| Focusing Philanthorpy | FBO Voices for Children (San Diego County) | $100,000 |
| Voices for Children | Program/General Support | $100,000 |
| YWCA of San Diego County | Program/General Support | $70,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | Program/General Support | $60,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | Program/General Support | $50,000 |
| A Reason to Survive | Program/General Support | $50,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | Program/General Support | $50,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | FBO Voices for Children (Riverside County) | $50,000 |
| Monarch School Project | Program/General Support | $40,000 |
| Promises2Kids | Program/General Support | $40,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Computers 2 SD Kids | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Century Club of San Diego | FBO Reality Changers | $20,000 |
| San Diego Center for Children | Program/General Support | $20,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | Preuss School Program | $20,000 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Muse | Program/General Support | $20,000 |
| A Bridge for Kids | Program/General Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Alopecia Project | Program/General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Lai
- Edwin Luwa
- Doreen Young
- Antoinette Haskel
- Ching Huang
Questions people ask
Does Lily Lai Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lily Lai Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Lily Lai Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George Lai (President), Edwin Luwa (Secretary), Doreen Young (Treasurer) and Antoinette Haskel (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lily Lai Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.