Telegif
Telegif is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
Telegif at a glance
In short: Telegif gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $15,853
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Telegif funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Southern California ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Telegif gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To support the usc women in science and engineering program for student travel and technical conferences. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,853 | $17,543 | $15,000 | 1 | $17,333 | $1,544 |
| 2023 | $33,396 | $2,491 | — | — | $2,282 | $1,709 |
| 2022 | $35,887 | $2,086 | — | — | $1,919 | $1,828 |
| 2021 | $37,973 | $2,585 | — | — | — | $1,935 |
| 2020 | $40,558 | $4,961 | — | — | — | $2,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Telegif reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Telegif is led by William C. Cheng, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William C. Cheng
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leana Golubchik
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Telegif
How much does Telegif give each year?
Telegif gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Telegif?
Telegif reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Telegif operate?
Telegif has awarded grants in California.
What is Telegif's EIN?
Telegif's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2071151. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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