Xelay Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Mateo, California · EIN 81-0846134 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,100
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,500.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $90,000 |
| Nueva Rtp | San Mateo, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| MIT Alumni Association | Cambridge, MA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,314 |
| Xelay Foundation Academic Scholarship 2025-2026 | San Mateo, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Xelay Foundation Collegiate Tennis Scholarship 2025-2026 | San Mateo, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $11,775 |
| Lele Forood Tennis Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $5,550 |
| Odyssey School | San Mateo, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Cambodian Childrens Fund | Santa Monica, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,100 |
| Taiwanese American Foundation | Alhambra, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| San Mateo Public Library Foundation | San Mateo, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Star Vista | San Carlos, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Giving a Smile Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House of San Mateo County | San Mateo, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Silicon Valley Tsinghua Foundation | Pleasanton, CA | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,489 | 14 |
| 2024 | $152,821 | 10 |
| 2023 | $180,470 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602379349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0846134
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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