Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLos Altos Hills, California · EIN 45-1027778 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $85,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FEDERICO FAGGIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 27910 ROBLE BLANCO, LOS ALTOS HILLS CA 94022 |
| Phone | 6509414079 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSALS FROM PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENTS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Public | $330,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | Public | $125,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public | $85,000 |
| Leverage Research | Sunnyvale, CA | Public | $85,000 |
| Cedar Creek Institute | Earlysville, VA | Public | $50,000 |
| American Computer Museum | Bozeman, MT | Public | $30,000 |
| Cottonweed Research Foundation | Gallup, NM | Public | $10,500 |
| Center for Mindful Self Compassion | San Diego, CA | Public | $7,000 |
| Regents of the University of California San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Public | $7,000 |
| UC Irvine | Irvine, CA | Public | $7,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Public | $7,000 |
| Claremont Graduate University | Claremont, CA | Public | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $747,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $483,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101977
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-1027778
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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