Wisteria Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wisteria Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $94,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$94,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $83,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $83,000 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $94,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Wisteria 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 Wisteria Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $44,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Education | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Education | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education | $15,000 |
| REEL2e | Education | $6,000 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| The Center for Health Care Services | Community Care | $4,000 |
| Ada's Cafe | Community Food | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Education | $3,000 |
| Youth Community Service Inc | Education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Xin Liu
- Hua Ai
Questions people ask
Does Wisteria Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wisteria Foundation give?
$94,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wisteria Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Xin Liu (President & CEO) and Hua Ai (Cfo).
What does Wisteria Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.