Private foundation · EIN 46-1518691 · Mountain View, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Connor Palaya Lins 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: 6 grants paid, $110K total, median $20K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$110K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World VisionTacoma, WACharity$25K
Medecins Sans Frontiers USA IncNew York, NYCharity$25K
The Supreme Master Ching Hai InternEl Monte, CACharity$20K
Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OHCharity$20K
American Red CrossWashington, DCCharity$15K
Smuin Contemporary BalletSan Francisco, CACharity$5,000

By state: Washington 1 · New York 1 · California 2 · Ohio 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Connor Palaya Lins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mountain View, California, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Connor Palaya Lins 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 Connor Palaya Lins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 6 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Connor Palaya Lins Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), New York (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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