Private foundation · EIN 87-4053108 · Wilmington, Delaware · Education

Diodes 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: 13 grants paid, $190K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$190K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXAdvanced Semiconductor Manufacturing and education program$100K
The Pinnacle Learning TrustOldham, UKGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Chinese Institute of Engineers USA IncRichardson, TXDiamond fund$12K
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXMSEN Capstone fund$10K
United Way IncPortland, MEGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Dallas Asian American Youth OrchestraArlington, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TXAssociate Level fund$5,000
South Portland High SchoolSouth Portland, MEIn support of South Portland High School Robotics team$5,000
9 11 DayIrvine, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,725
United Way IncPortland, MELeading Through Community fund$2,000
Dallas-Ft Worth Chinese Double Tenth Celebration CRichardson, TXGold Table fund$1,500
DfwwecareDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Hack FoundationWest Hollywood, CATeam Flare fund$1,000

By state: Texas 7 · INTL 1 · Maine 3 · California 2

About this foundation

Diodes Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Diodes 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 Diodes Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $190K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Diodes Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), INTL (1 grants), Maine (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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