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SEF Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palo Alto, California · EIN 873047705

SEF Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,353 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $38,353 and the largest $38,353. 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 down from $42,143 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$42,1431$1,517
2024$38,3531$12,094

How to apply

SEF 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 SEF Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hexi VilliageCharitable$38,353

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does SEF Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does SEF Foundation give?

$38,353 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $38,353.

Who runs SEF Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Feng Jin (Ceo).

What does SEF Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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