Flex Foundation

SAN JOSE, CA EIN: 77-0567788

Flextronics Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in San Jose, California, the foundation has been tax-exempt since December 2001.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.9M

-5.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.0M

+94.3% YoY

Grant Count

73

+97.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

-1.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flex Foundation reported a distributable amount of $739K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation operates as a private grantmaking foundation and distributes funds through grants to nonprofit organizations. Financial data indicates consistent annual grantmaking activity, with 2024 expenses of approximately $2.03M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+7 more states

Cities

AustinBostonBrooklynDetroitDurhamFairfieldFremontManchesterMemphisMilpitasMountain ViewNashuaNew York CityNorthfieldOaklandPhoenicPhoenixRocklandSaint LouisSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $9.89M
  • Revenue: $1.52M
  • Expenses: $2.03M
  • Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation's expenses exceeded revenue in 2024, reflecting active grantmaking activity.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$579K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$9,891,341$10,408,319$10,048,314
Revenue$1,516,215$1,420,918$1,323,664
Expenses$2,032,161$1,060,913$725,243
Qualifying Distributions$1,972,182$1,013,006$650,169
Net Investment Income$452,069$377,301$272,396
Distributable Amount$738,582$641,475$609,871

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$488K$976K$1M$2M36 grants202049 grants202133 grants202237 grants202373 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

GIVE2ASIA$95KPLANET WATER FOUNDATION$90KAMERICAN NATIONAL RED CR…$80KCARITAS KARNTEN$62KKANNER FOUNDATION OF TAI…$50KKANNER FOUNDATION OF TAI…$50KPERSATUAN KEBAJIKAN HAEM…$38KSAMPARC-SOCIAL ACTION FO…$38KASHOKA EMPRENDEDORES SOC…$35KSAMARTHANAM TRUST FOR TH…$35K

Grant Size Distribution

205 grants across all recorded years

169<$50K30$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Give2asia ($95,200), Planet Water Foundation ($89,500), American National Red Cross ($80,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ABRINQ FOUNDATION FUNDACAO ABRINQ PELOS DIREITOS DA CRIANCA E DO ADOLESCENT EMERGENCY PROGRAM RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL FLOODS$30,000
AFISSORE - ASSOCIACAO DOS FISSURADOS LABIOS PALATAIS DE SOROCABA E REGIAO FEEDING SMILE$15,000
AMANC AGUASCALIENTES SUPPORTIVE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER TO INCREASE SURVIVAL$15,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC DURHAM, NCNEW MOM KITS$25,000
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS SAN FRANCISCO, CAAMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL REGION READY 365 DISASTER RELIEF AND HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF$80,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS SAN FRANCISO, CAAMERICAN RED CROSS, DISASTER RELIEF$10,000
ANELO INSTITUTE THE MUSIC AND ENVIRONMENT MONTH$7,409
APEAS - ASSOCIACAO DE PAIS DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA DE SOROCABA EXECUTION OF THE COEXISTENCE AND BONDING SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER.$15,000
ASHOKA EMPRENDEDORES SOCIALES A C CHANGEMAKERS IN CHARGE: A PATHWAY FOR A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH CHANGEMAKING SKILLS, SOCIAL INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP$35,000
ASOCIATIA CENTRUL CULTURAL PLAI VOLUNTEERING ACADEMY$17,700

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BARJOUTH AGUILARSECRETARY1
EMAD SHARQAWITREASURER1
JASON SPICERCFO/OFFICER1
KYRA WHITTENCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT1
PAUL BALDASSARIOFFICER/DIRECTOR1
NUR AMALINA BINTI MOHDOFFICER1
ELSIE HONGOFFICER1
VIDYA VIJAYRAGVANOFFICER1
BARBARA LOPEZOFFICER1
MINU GEORGEOFFICER1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Flex Foundation?

The foundation operates as a private grantmaking foundation and distributes funds through grants to nonprofit organizations. Financial data indicates consistent annual grantmaking activity, with 2024 expenses of approximately $2.03M.

What size grants does Flex Foundation award?

In 2024, Flex Foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Flex Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Flex Foundation reported a distributable amount of $739K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Flex Foundation's EIN?

Flex Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0567788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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