Cei Gives is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $425K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$425K
+59.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$212K
+139.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cei Gives reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Cei Gives
Based on IRS filings
Cei Gives is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $425K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,228,498 | $2,699,865 | $1,600,850 |
| Revenue | — | $1,500,000 | $1,800,075 |
| Expenses | $468,517 | $353,037 | $325,442 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $471,367 | $348,537 | $273,131 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $120,132 | $71,841 | $7,124 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($419,699), Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | DIRECT DONATIONS, REWARDS REDEMPTION AND FUNDING FOR CUPERTINO ELECTRIC, INC. MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $419,699 |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER SILICON VALLEY SAN JOSE, CA | REBUILDING DAY HOME SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS SCHOTT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARIANNE AGUIAR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DEBRA OLSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ESTRELLA PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRETT BONCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cei Gives?
Cei Gives is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cei Gives?
As of 2024, Cei Gives holds $2.2M in total assets. It awarded 2 grants totaling $425K in 2024.
Where does Cei Gives operate?
Cei Gives has awarded grants in California, Delaware.
What size grants does Cei Gives award?
In 2024, Cei Gives awarded 2 grants totaling $425K — an average of about $212K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cei Gives required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cei Gives reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cei Gives's EIN?
Cei Gives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2161894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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