Private foundation · EIN 45-1027778 · Los Altos Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $747K total, median $20K. 58% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Awards are limited to charitable and educational purposes.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$747K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
58%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$13M

How to apply

Written proposals from prospective recipients Contact: Federico Faggin, 27910 Roble Blanco, Los Altos Hills, Ca, 6509414079 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards are limited to charitable and educational purposes.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAPublic$330K
UC Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CAPublic$125K
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAPublic$85K
Leverage ResearchSunnyvale, CAPublic$85K
Cedar Creek InstituteEarlysville, VAPublic$50K
American Computer MuseumBozeman, MTPublic$30K
Cottonweed Research FoundationGallup, NMPublic$11K
Center for Mindful Self CompassionSan Diego, CAPublic$7,000
Regents of the University of California San DiegoLA Jolla, CAPublic$7,000
UC IrvineIrvine, CAPublic$7,000
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MAPublic$7,000
Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont, CAPublic$3,500

By state: Washington 1 · California 7 · Virginia 1 · Montana 1 · New Mexico 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos Hls, California, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written proposals from prospective recipients Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $747K across 12 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc give?

Washington (1 grants), California (7 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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