Tiptoe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tiptoe Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$809,222
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $30,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 1 | $628,327 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 1 | $721,403 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 1 | $809,222 |
How to apply
Tiptoe 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 Tiptoe Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Sapling for Youth Volunteer | School - education | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheng Hwa Ho
- Wei Tai-Fen Ho
- Tsai-Ju Ho
- Yi-Ju Ho
- Duane Voigt
- Yuhsien Lin
Questions people ask
Does Tiptoe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tiptoe Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Tiptoe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheng Hwa Ho (President), Wei Tai-Fen Ho (Director), Tsai-Ju Ho (Director) and Yi-Ju Ho (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tiptoe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.