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Saisei Foundation is a private corporation based in AUSTIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Jason C Graham. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $415K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2019 to $3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Saisei Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $11.8M, with a median grant of $200K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $2.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.7M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1.4M, with an average award of $295K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, California, Massachusetts, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$139K
Largest Grant
$443K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Saisei Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, CA, MA.
Saisei Foundation has distributed a total of $11.8M across 40 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $295K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1.4M.
Saisei Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Saisei Foundation is headquartered in AUSTIN, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Ferriss | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason C Graham | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$11.8M
Average Grant
$295K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins UniversityANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Baltimore, MD | $1.4M | 2023 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Cambridge, MA | $342K | 2023 |
| University Of California - BerkeleyANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Berkeley, CA | $267K | 2023 |
| Imperial College Of ScienceRESEARCH IN PSYCHEDELICS BY THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE | South Kensington Campus | $200K | 2023 |
| Heffter Research InstituteANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Greenwich, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Amazon Conservation TeamANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Falls Church, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Poospatuck Cultural FoundationANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Mastic, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Baltimore, MD | $1.4M | 2022 |
| MapsANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Sherman Oaks, CA | $508K | 2022 |
| University Of CaliforniaANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Berkeley, CA | $267K | 2022 |
| University Of WashingtonANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Peace ParksAnnual Fundraising | Boulder, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Heffter ResearchANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Greenwich, CT | $75K | 2022 |
| Social Good FundANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Richmond, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Psychedelic Science Funders CollaborativeANNUAL FUND RAISING PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BOOK VALUE = ROLLOVER BASIS FMV = AVERAGE HIGH/LOW COST AT DATE OF TRANSFER DATYE OF TRANSFER = APRIL 4, 2021 | Santa Cruz, CA | $126K | 2021 |
| University Of OtagoANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| University Of California San FranciscoANNUAL FUND RAISING PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BOOK VALUE = ROLLOVER BASIS FMV = AVERAGE HIGH/LOW COST AT DATE OF TRANSFER DATYE OF TRANSFER = FEBRUARY 18, 2021 | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Fungi Foundation IncANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Mckenna Academy Of Natural Philosophy IncANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Mill Valley, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| The Nowak SocietyANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Fort Collins, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Center For Consciousness MedicineANNUAL FUNDRAISING | Nevada City, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The University Of AucklandANNUAL FUNDRAISING | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Multidisciplinary Association Psychedelic StudiesANNUAL FUNDRAISING PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES BOOK VALUE = ROLLOVER BASIS FMV = AVERAGE HIGH/LOW COST AT DATE OF TRANSFER DATYE OF TRANSFER = OCTOBER 26, 2020 | Santa Cruz, CA | $492K | 2020 |
| Imperial College LondonANNUAL FUNDRAISING | South Kensington Campus | $200K | 2020 |