Tahoe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tahoe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,288 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,407 and the largest $8,000. 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$13,288
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,407
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9,494 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,494 | 5 | $827,202 |
| 2024 | $13,288 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Tahoe 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.
What Tahoe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 3 | $2,474 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $814 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | To engage the mind, elevate the spirit, and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the University; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation and the world; and to attain and maintain a place of real leadership in all that we do. | $8,000 |
| Spirit Rock | To provide practitioners with teachings to manifest wisdom and compassion in all aspects of their lives, for the benefit of all beings. | $2,147 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ | To all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things commanded by Jesus Christ, while working to draw Israel to Christ through efforts focused on the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America. | $2,000 |
| MIT Alumni Association | To further the well-being of the Institute and its graduates by increasing the interest of members in the school and in each other. | $814 |
| Beechwood School | To empower students to recognize their own abilities and take responsibility for developing their strengths, forming strong families, serving their communities, and making healthy physical and mental choices. It also aims to cultivate a supportive, interdependent community of lifelong learners that includes students, families, staff, alumni, friends, and neighbors. | $306 |
| Community Foundation of the North S | To connect philanthropic people with causes that matter. | $21 |
Officers and trustees
- Xiaobo Fan
- Ying Ji
Questions people ask
Does Tahoe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tahoe Family Foundation give?
$13,288 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,407.
Who runs Tahoe Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Xiaobo Fan (President & CEO) and Ying Ji (Secretary & CFO).
What does Tahoe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.