Private foundation · EIN 85-4039687 · La Canada Flt, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Karena Xie Family 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: 2 grants paid, $119K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$119K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Polytechnic SchoolPasadena, CACharitable$114K
LA County da FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000

About this foundation

James and Karena Xie Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Canada Flt, California, administered in care of Karena Xie, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 James and Karena Xie Family 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 James and Karena Xie Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $119K across 2 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does James and Karena Xie Family Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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