Lily Lai Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-1159623

Foundation Overview

Based in San Diego, CA, Lily Lai Foundation has awarded 234 grants totaling $9,051,000 to organizations in California and Pennsylvania. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median award of $30,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$9,051,000
Total Assets
$24,698,011
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 48 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

96% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (61%), La Jolla (9%), San Marcos (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+64%

Strong 64% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lily Lai Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2023
Library Foundation Sd $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2023
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Century Club Of San Diego $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Fbo Reality Changers 2023
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
California Casa Association $125,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2023
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Salk Institute $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2023
Focusing Philanthropy $130,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Fbo Voices For Children 2023
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $20,000 Lemon Grove, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2023
Library Foundation Sd $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2023
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Century Club Of San Diego $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Fbo Reality Changers 2023
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
California Casa Association $125,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2023
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Salk Institute $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2023
Focusing Philanthropy $130,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Fbo Voices For Children 2023
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $20,000 Lemon Grove, CA, US Program/general Support 2023
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2022
Library Foundation Sd $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2022
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
California Casa Association $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2022
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Salk Institute $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2022
Voices For Children $75,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $10,000 Lemon Grove, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Doors Of Change $10,000 Cardiff, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Focusing Philanthorpy $55,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Casa Programs 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2022
Library Foundation Sd $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2022
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
California Casa Association $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2022
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Salk Institute $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2022
Voices For Children $75,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $10,000 Lemon Grove, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Doors Of Change $10,000 Cardiff, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Focusing Philanthorpy $55,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Casa Programs 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2022
Library Foundation Sd $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2022
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
California Casa Association $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2022
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Salk Institute $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2022
Voices For Children $75,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $10,000 Lemon Grove, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Doors Of Change $10,000 Cardiff, CA, US Program/general Support 2022
Focusing Philanthorpy $55,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Casa Programs 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2021
San Diego Public Library Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2021
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
California Casa Association $150,000 Oakland, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2021
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Salk Institute $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2021
Voices For Children $130,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $10,000 Lemon Grove, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Doors Of Change $10,000 Cardiff, CA, US Program/general Support 2021
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2020
San Diego Public Library Foundation $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2020
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Community Resource Center $20,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Computers 2 Sd Kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Women's Resource Center $20,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
California Casa Association $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Kitchens For Good $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Ocean Discovery Institute $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2020
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2020
Salk Institute $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2020
Focusing Philanthropy $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Voices For Children Program 2020
Uc San Diego Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program 2018
San Diego Public Library Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Feeding San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2018
Focusing Philanthropy $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Voices For Children (casa) Program 2018
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Community Resource Center $10,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Computers 2 Sd Kids $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Women's Resource Center $10,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
California Casa Association $20,000 Oakland, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Kitchens For Good $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Ocean Discovery Institute $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Uc San Diego Foundation $10,000 La Jolla, CA, US Preuss School Program 2018
Classroom Of The Future Foundation $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Equipment Grant 2018
San Diego Children's Discovery Muse $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Program/general Support 2018
Salk Institute $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Salk Cancer Center Program 2018
Uc San Diego Foundation $110,000 San Diego, CA, US Moores Cancer Center Program And Preuss School Program 2017
San Diego Public Library Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Feeding America San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2017
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
A Reason To Survive $40,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Community Resource Center $10,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Computers 2 Sd Kids $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Women's Resource Center $10,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Century Club Of San Diego $30,000 La Jolla, CA, US Just In Time For Foster Youth Program 2017
Kitchens For Good $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
San Diego Center For Children $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2017
Focusing Philanthropy $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Voices For Children Program 2017
Uc San Diego Foundation $110,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
San Diego Public Library Foundation $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Monarch School Project $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Ywca Of San Diego County $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Feeding America San Diego $60,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Children's Alopecia Project $3,000 Wyomissing, PA, US Program/general Support 2016
Casa De Amparo $50,000 San Marcos, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Just In Time For Foster Youth $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
A Reason To Survive $30,000 National City, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Reality Changers $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Community Resource Center $10,000 Encinitas, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Computers 2 Sd Kids $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Promises2kids $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Women's Resource Center $10,000 Oceanside, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
A Bridge For Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Century Club Of San Diego $100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
Kitchens For Good $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016
San Diego Center For Children $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Program/general Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 27-1159623
Website N/A
Address 4227 MANCILLA CT San Diego, CA 92130-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lily Lai Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President George Lai
Secretary Edwin Luwa
Treasurer Doreen Young
Director Antoinette Haskel
Director Ching Huang

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.