Diodes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Diodes Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $865,766 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $800,000. 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$865,766
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $473,766 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $473,766 | 9 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $865,766 | 9 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Diodes 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 Diodes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $800,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $60,766 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alliance Cultural Foundation | Support for the Alliance Cultural Foundation's activities in Taiwan | $800,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $16,666 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | In support of the unrestricted research for semiconductors IC design and manufacturing led by Dr. Pao-Tai Lin | $15,000 |
| Chinese Institute of Engineers USA Inc | Charitable Event | $12,000 |
| Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Portland High School | In support of South Portland High School Robotics Team | $5,000 |
| Dallas-Ft Worth Chinese Double Tenth Celebration C | General & Unrestricted | $1,600 |
| Dfwwecare | for the Back-to-School Drive | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Keh-Shew Lu
- Richard D White
- Brett Whitmire
Questions people ask
Does Diodes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diodes Foundation give?
$865,766 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Diodes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Keh-Shew Lu (Chairman, Dir), Richard D White (Dir, Sec) and Brett Whitmire (Dir, Treas).
What does Diodes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.