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The Saisei Foundation

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 832599773  ·  Private foundation

The Saisei Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $1.2M in assets. This page documents the 23 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Saisei Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.2M
Total assets
23
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Saisei Foundation funds

The Saisei Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, health care, higher education.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Saisei Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
John Hopkins University
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Baltimore, MD$1.4M2023
Johns Hopkins University
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Baltimore, MD$1.4M2022
Maps
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Sherman Oaks, CA$508K2022
Multidisciplinary Association Psychedelic Studies
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BOOK VALUE = ROLLOVER BASIS FMV = AVERAGE HIGH/LOW COST AT DATE OF TRANSFER DATYE OF TRANSFER
Santa Cruz, CA$492K2020
Johns Hopkins University
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Baltimore, MD$443K2020
Imperial College of Science
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
$400K2022
President and Fellows of Harvard College
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Cambridge, MA$342K2023
President and Fellows of Harvard College
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Cambridge, MA$342K2024
President and Fellows of Harvard College
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Cambridge, MA$321K2022
University of California - Berkeley
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Berkeley, CA$267K2023
University of California
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Berkeley, CA$267K2022
University of Washington
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Seattle, WA$200K2022
Imperial College of Science
RESEARCH IN PSYCHEDELICS BY THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE
$200K2023
Imperial College London
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
$200K2020
Friends of the Peace Parks
Annual Fundraising
Boulder, CO$100K2022

The Saisei Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.2M
2022$3.3M
2023$2.4M
2024$442K

How to apply for funding from The Saisei Foundation

The Saisei Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Saisei Foundation

Does The Saisei Foundation accept grant applications?
The Saisei Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Saisei Foundation fund?
The Saisei Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include John Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Maps. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Saisei Foundation give in grants?
The Saisei Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.4M over 23 grants.
Where is The Saisei Foundation located?
The Saisei Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 832599773.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Saisei Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Saisei Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.