Private foundation · EIN 86-2161894 · San Jose, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cei Gives

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, $470K total, median $470K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$470K
Median grant
$470K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DEDirect donations, rewards redemption and funding for cupertino electric, inc. matching gift program$470K

About this foundation

Cei Gives is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Cei Gives 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 Cei Gives give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $470K across 1 grants, a median of $470K.

Where does Cei Gives give?

Delaware (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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