Li-hegeman Family Foundation

PALO ALTO, CA EIN: 88-6757522

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$31.9M

+164.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$282K

+61.1% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$71K

-19.4% YoY

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.

About Li-hegeman Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $302K (66%)

Colorado $125K (27%)

Hawaii $30K (7%)

States

California Colorado Hawaii

Cities

DenverKilaueaSan MateoWalnut

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$31,899,864	$12,082,129	$3,614,360
Revenue	$21,993,938	$7,582,568	$3,616,300
Expenses	$312,492	$191,827	—
Qualifying Distributions	$299,389	$187,620	—
Net Investment Income	$5,857,986	$196,499	—
Distributable Amount	$801,219	$230,763	$6,584

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Center for Election Science ($150,000), Unite America ($100,000), Kaua'i North Shore Food Pantry ($30,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUSAN LI	TRUSTEE	0.25	—
JOHN HEGEMAN	TRUSTEE	0.25	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Li-hegeman Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Li-hegeman Family Foundation holds $31.9M in total assets with $22.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $282K in 2024.

Where does Li-hegeman Family Foundation operate?

Li-hegeman Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Hawaii.

What size grants does Li-hegeman Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Li-hegeman Family Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $282K — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Li-hegeman Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Li-hegeman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $801K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.