Air-Pruning Technologies
Air-Pruning Technologies is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $120K.
Air-Pruning Technologies at a glance
In short: Air-Pruning Technologies gave $120K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,180,201
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Air-Pruning Technologies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Network for Simulatio ($20K). Together the top 8 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Air-Pruning Technologies gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2024) to $154K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Network for Simulatio Overland Park, KS | General Support | $20,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Education Manhattan Beach, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Global Network for Simulation in He Nashville, TN | General Supporet | $20,000 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Childrens HOS Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| George Woshington University Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Researc Cary, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nols Lander, WY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,180,201 | $115 | $146,175 | $120,000 | 8 | $120,000 | — | $99,030 |
| 2023 | $2,326,261 | $8,670 | $165,524 | $136,000 | 7 | $139,600 | — | $122,086 |
| 2022 | $2,483,115 | $9,007 | $347,115 | $154,000 | 6 | $158,000 | — | $142,736 |
| 2021 | $2,821,223 | $163,099 | $184,878 | $148,000 | 6 | $150,602 | $135,263 | $153,594 |
| 2020 | $2,843,002 | $471,952 | $156,533 | $136,000 | 5 | — | $454,027 | $150,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Air-Pruning Technologies reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Air-Pruning Technologies's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ulric Huang
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Huang Director
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lucas Huang (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Air-Pruning Technologies
How much does Air-Pruning Technologies give each year?
Air-Pruning Technologies gave $120K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 7 grants.
What is Air-Pruning Technologies's typical grant size?
Air-Pruning Technologies's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Air-Pruning Technologies give grants?
Air-Pruning Technologies's top state is Tennessee, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (17%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Air-Pruning Technologies give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Air-Pruning Technologies's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Air-Pruning Technologies's largest grantees?
Air-Pruning Technologies's largest 2024 grantees include International Network for Simulatio ($20,000), Pancreatic Cancer Education ($20,000) and Vanderbilt University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Air-Pruning Technologies?
Air-Pruning Technologies reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Air-Pruning Technologies?
Air-Pruning Technologies is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Air-Pruning Technologies's EIN?
Air-Pruning Technologies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2093339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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