Xelay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Xelay Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,489 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,550 and the largest $90,000. 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$176,489
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,550
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $152,821 the year before.
71% 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 | $180,470 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $152,821 | 10 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $176,489 | 14 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Xelay 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Xelay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $90,000 |
| California | 12 | $66,175 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,314 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $90,000 |
| Nueva RTP | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| MIT Alumni Association | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,314 |
| Xelay Foundation Academic Scholarship 2025-2026 | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Xelay Foundation Collegiate Tennis Scholarship 2025-2026 | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $11,775 |
| Lele Forood Tennis Inc | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $5,550 |
| Odyssey School | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Cambodian Childrens Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,100 |
| Taiwanese American Foundation | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| San Mateo Public Library Foundation | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Star Vista | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Giving A Smile Foundation | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House of San Mateo County | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Silicon Valley Tsinghua Foundation | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Yang
- Elaine Chen
- Diana Chang
Questions people ask
Does Xelay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Xelay Foundation give?
$176,489 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,550.
Who runs Xelay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alex Yang (Board of Directors), Elaine Chen (Director) and Diana Chang (Director).
What does Xelay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.