Xie Foundation
Invitation OnlySunnyvale, California · EIN 27-1208110 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $74,655 and $225,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General Purpose. | $19,782,860 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General Purpose. | $11,925,388 |
| Pinewood School | Los Altos, CA | General Purpose. | $2,530,149 |
| Kiss Institute for Practical Roboti | Norman, OK | General Purpose. | $225,000 |
| Pinewood School | Los Altos, CA | General Purpose. | $223,733 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Braselton, GA | General Purpose. | $200,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General Purpose. | $187,700 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | General Purpose. | $100,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General Purpose. | $100,000 |
| Fortinet Inc 127633 sh | Stanford, CA | General Purpose. | $74,655 |
| Pinewood School | Los Altos, CA | General Purpose. | $60,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General Purpose. | $50,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,452,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,912,285 | 13 |
| 2023 | $35,368,429 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349101821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1208110
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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