Solaris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Solaris Foundation is a private foundation in McAllen, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $243,057 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$243,057
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,991 the year before.
25% 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 | $184,991 | 6 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $243,057 | 9 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Solaris 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 Solaris Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $107,679 |
| California | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,378 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Ucsd | Research support | $65,000 |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Vall | Scholarship fund | $50,179 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $16,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Il Institute of Technology | Charitable support | $12,378 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $7,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Yixiang Liu
- Shan Jiag
- Ning Ma
Questions people ask
Does Solaris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Solaris Foundation give?
$243,057 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Solaris Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yixiang Liu (Trustee), Shan Jiag (Trustee) and Ning Ma (Trustee).
What does Solaris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.