Li-Hegeman Family Foundation
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $282K. Net investment income was $5.9M.
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Li-Hegeman Family Foundation gave $282K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,000
- +61.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,500
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $31,899,864
- +164.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (54% 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 Li-Hegeman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Center for Election Science ($150K). Together the top 4 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Li-Hegeman Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 37% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2023) to $282K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Election Science Walnut, CA | Nonprofit dedicated to empowering voters with voting methods that strengthen democracy. | $150,000 |
| Unite America Denver, CO | Invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government. | $100,000 |
| Kaua'i North Shore Food Pantry Kilauea, HI | Nonprofit that provides healthy food, personal care items, and pet supplies to individuals and families in need, with a focus on fresh, local produce and community support. | $30,000 |
| Centennial Montessori Children's Fund San Mateo, CA | Centennial montessori school provides montessori education to support each child's development in a nurturing and structured environment. | $2,000 |
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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 | $31,899,864 | $21,993,938 | $312,492 | $282,000 | 4 | $299,389 | $5,857,986 | $801,219 |
| 2023 | $12,082,129 | $7,582,568 | $191,827 | $175,000 | 2 | $187,620 | $196,499 | $230,763 |
| 2022 | $3,614,360 | $3,616,300 | — | — | — | — | — | $6,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Li-Hegeman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $801K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Hegeman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Li
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Li-Hegeman Family Foundation
How much does Li-Hegeman Family Foundation give each year?
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation gave $282K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 2 grants.
What is Li-Hegeman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $65,000, and its average grant was $70,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Li-Hegeman Family Foundation give grants?
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (35%) and Hawaii (11%).
Does Li-Hegeman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Li-Hegeman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Li-Hegeman Family Foundation?
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $801K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Li-Hegeman Family Foundation's EIN?
Li-Hegeman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6757522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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