Xie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Xie Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyvale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $37.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $19.8 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$37.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$19.8 million
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35.4 million the year before.
13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35.4 million | 13 | $725 million |
| 2024 | $37.9 million | 13 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
Xie 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 Xie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $35.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $225,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | General Purpose. | $19.8 million |
| Stanford University | General Purpose. | $11.9 million |
| Pinewood School | General Purpose. | $2.5 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard Un | General Purpose. | $2.5 million |
| Kiss Institute for Practical Roboti | General Purpose. | $225,000 |
| Pinewood School | General Purpose. | $223,733 |
| American Junior Golf Association | General Purpose. | $200,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | General Purpose. | $187,700 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | General Purpose. | $100,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | General Purpose. | $100,000 |
| Fortinet Inc 127633 sh | General Purpose. | $74,655 |
| Pinewood School | General Purpose. | $60,000 |
| Stanford University | General Purpose. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ken Xie
- Michael Xie
Questions people ask
Does Xie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Xie Foundation give?
$37.9 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Xie Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ken Xie (Co-Prs/Dir/Sec) and Michael Xie (Co-Prs/Dir).
What does Xie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.