Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$6.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$185 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.2 million the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.2 million | 17 | $164 million |
| 2024 | $6.4 million | 19 | $185 million |
How to apply
Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin 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 Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 7 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.8 million |
| California | 4 | $910,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $550,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Fund for UNICEF | Humanitarian relief in gaza | $1.5 million |
| Clark County Public Education Foundation Inc | The pef teacher superstore, teacher fasttrack and scholarships plus | $750,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Nevada | Southern nevada operations | $750,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada | General support | $500,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | The cdp israel and gaza relief & recovery fund | $500,000 |
| Oakland Promise | General support | $500,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Obama leaders program | $500,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Programs in southeast asia | $250,000 |
| Malaria Consortium US Inc | Disease prevention in cambodia | $250,000 |
| She-Can Global Inc | Impact leadership initiative | $250,000 |
| Opportunity 180 | Design to edrupt cohorts | $150,000 |
| Teachaapi | Tap nevada expansion | $120,000 |
| First NV | Prek-12 steam educational programs | $100,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas | Programmatic support | $100,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | Tuition fund | $100,000 |
| Project Alianza | Ango: offline literacy app | $100,000 |
| Diverting Hate Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Redwood Day School | General support | $40,000 |
| Academy of Finance Nevada | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Lin
- Siriwan Singhasiri
- Tom van Loben Sels
Questions people ask
Does Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth Lin (Co-President/Secretary), Siriwan Singhasiri (Co-President/Treasurer) and Tom van Loben Sels (Assistant Secretary).
What does Siriwan Singhasiri and Kenneth Lin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and education.