The Saisei Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 83-2599773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$657K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $120,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Annual fundraising | $142,000 |
| Stanford University Development | Stanford, CA | Annual fundraising | $120,000 |
| Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund | Santa Rosa, CA | Annual fundraising | $100,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Annual fundraising | $100,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research | Memphis, TN | Annual fundraising | $100,000 |
| Lsu Health Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Annual fundraising | $50,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Annual fundraising | $45,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $657,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $442,373 | 3 |
| 2023 | $2,402,266 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622469349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2599773
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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