Private foundation · EIN 20-2959006 · Cupertino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peter Likhachev Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $80K total, median $11K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$80K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YsiLos Gatos, CADonation$35K
Cupertino Library FoundationCupertino, CADonation$14K
YMCA Project CornerstoneSanta Clara, CADonation$11K
Saint Francis High SchoolMountain View, CADonation$10K
Union Church of CupertinoCupertino, CADonation$10K

About this foundation

Peter Likhachev Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cupertino, California, administered in care of Jian He, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Peter Likhachev Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Peter Likhachev Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $80K across 5 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Peter Likhachev Foundation give?

California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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