X&W Foundation
X&W Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlingame, California. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity in community assistance programs related to health, technology, and education, including related administrative expenses.
X&W Foundation at a glance
In short: X&W Foundation gave $101K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,905
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,936
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,136,902
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to X&W Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1534 Plaza Lane 265, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 823-1861
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who X&W Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsborough Schools Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in Colorado. The listed 2024 grants were concentrated among organizations in California, including several in Burlingame and the wider Bay Area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How X&W Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $149K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation Hillsborough, CA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| The Tech Interactive San Jose, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,005 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Burlingame High School Parents Grou Burlingame, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Burlingame Soccer Club Burlingame, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Daly City Dolphins Aquatics Associa Daly City, CA | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Burlingame Library Foundation Burlingame, CA | Charitable Contribution | $3,900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,136,902 | $18,039 | $108,254 | $100,905 | 17 | $108,254 | $10,963 |
| 2023 | $3,225,300 | $38,287 | $155,759 | $113,382 | 22 | $155,759 | $38,287 |
| 2022 | $3,323,589 | $61,105 | $173,735 | $148,628 | 32 | $156,142 | $48,161 |
| 2021 | $3,436,119 | $6,446 | $24,762 | $12,100 | 2 | $12,100 | $6,446 |
| 2020 | $3,454,108 | $10,429 | $30,494 | — | — | — | $9,605 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “community assistance programs for health, technology and educational related programs.” Its 2024 grants included support for educational, technology, youth sports, community, and arts organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Hillsborough Schools Foundation says it provides supplementary financial support for Hillsborough public schools when other funding is inadequate. The Tech Interactive describes its work as developing immersive STEAM education resources. Burlingame Soccer Club says it provides soccer programs for school-age children, while Burlingame Library Foundation lists enhancing the library collection, information technology, creative programs, and historic-building preservation among its goals. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $100,905 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $15,000 to Hillsborough Schools Foundation; $10,005 to The Tech Interactive; $10,000 each to Stanford University, Young Mens Christian Association of, Burlingame High School Parents Group, and Burlingame Soccer Club; and $6,000 to Daly City Dolphins Aquatics Association. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to San Francisco Ballet Association and San Francisco Symphony, and $3,900 to Burlingame Library Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists XI YANG as President and WEI LIU as Secretary/Treas.
X&W Foundation is led by Xi Yang, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Xi Yang
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wei Liu
Secretary & Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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 X&W Foundation
How much does X&W Foundation give each year?
X&W Foundation gave $101K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 22 grants.
What is X&W Foundation's typical grant size?
X&W Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,936, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does X&W Foundation give grants?
X&W Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlingame, CA (5 grants) and San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Who are X&W Foundation's largest grantees?
X&W Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsborough Schools Foundation ($15,000), The Tech Interactive ($10,005) and Stanford University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is X&W Foundation?
X&W Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What does X&W Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “community assistance programs for health, technology and educational related programs.” Its 2024 grants included support for educational, technology, youth sports, community, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from X&W Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is X&W Foundation's EIN?
X&W Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2519144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does X&W Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). X&W Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/xandw-foundation-morg_7c8c36a62b2047b392a0f72aea75f2eb
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