Private foundation · EIN 82-3752078 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richie and Leah Lai 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $581K total, median $581K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$581K
Median grant
$581K
Stays in GA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Daf Ima Lai Char FundBoston, MAGeneral operating$581K

About this foundation

Richie and Leah Lai Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richie and Leah Lai Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Richie and Leah Lai Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $581K across 1 grants, a median of $581K.

Where does Richie and Leah Lai Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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