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Lily Lai Foundation

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 271159623  ·  Private foundation

Lily Lai Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $808K in grants paid and $18.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 123 individual grants from this funder — $5.0M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$808K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$18.5M
Assets (FY2020)
123
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Lily Lai Foundation funds

Lily Lai Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Arts & CultureLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfoster youthwomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
California Casa Association
Program/General Support
San Diego, CA$150K2024
Focusing Philanthropy
FBO Voices for Children
Santa Monica, CA$130K2023
California Casa Association
Program/General Support
San Diego, CA$125K2023

How to apply for funding from Lily Lai Foundation

Lily Lai Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Lily Lai Foundation

Does Lily Lai Foundation accept grant applications?
Lily Lai Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Lily Lai Foundation fund?
Lily Lai Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include California Casa Association, Focusing Philanthropy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Lily Lai Foundation give in grants?
Lily Lai Foundation reported $808K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.0M over 123 grants.
Where is Lily Lai Foundation located?
Lily Lai Foundation is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271159623.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lily Lai Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lily Lai Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.