Lily Lai Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 27-1159623 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California CASA Association | San Diego, CA | Program/General Support | $150,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | Moores Cancer Center Program | $100,000 |
| Library Foundation SD | San Diego, CA | Program/General Support | $100,000 |
| Salk Institute | La Jolla, CA | Salk Cancer Center Program | $100,000 |
| YWCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | Program/General Support | $70,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | Program/General Support | $50,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | Program/General Support | $40,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Oceanside, CA | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Transcendance Youth Arts Project | Lemon Grove, CA | Program/General Support | $30,000 |
| Century Club of San Diego | La Jolla, CA | $20,000 | |
| San Diego Center for Children | San Diego, CA | Program/General Support | $20,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | La Jolla, CA | Preuss School Program | $20,000 |
| Children's Alopecia Project | Wyomissing, PA | Program/General Support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($640,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,405,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,033,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1159623
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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