Read to Achieve Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Read to Achieve Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,192 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $181 and the largest $2,270. 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$8,192
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$181
- Largest grant$2,270
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7,934 the year before.
92% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,099 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $7,934 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $8,192 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Read to Achieve 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 Read to Achieve Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $493 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $3,358 |
| New York | 1 | $2,270 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $72 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgari SpA | Charitable | $2,270 |
| CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Family Giving Tree | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | Charitable | $1,100 |
| The Salvation Army USA Western Territory | Charitable | $1,041 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $240 |
| Basilica di San Marco | Charitable | $122 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $72 |
| Arc de Triomphe | Charitable | $54 |
| Vatican City Donation (Holy See) | Charitable | $43 |
| The British Museum | Charitable | $34 |
| Goodwill of Silicon Valley | Charitable | $17 |
Officers and trustees
- Fan Wan Lai
- Ada Ho-Ying Kwan
Questions people ask
Does Read to Achieve Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Read to Achieve Foundation give?
$8,192 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $181.
Who runs Read to Achieve Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fan Wan Lai (Ceo) and Ada Ho-Ying Kwan (Cfo).
What does Read to Achieve Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and human services.