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THE SAISEI FOUNDATION

THE SAISEI FOUNDATION

Austin, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-2599773
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE SAISEI FOUNDATION

Austin, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-2599773
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Saisei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and provides funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $442.4K across 18 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$442.4K

2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
28%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$320.5K
T
Timothy Ferriss
Board Member
J
Jason C Graham
Board Member
T
Tim Ferriss
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAISEI FOUNDATION?
No. THE SAISEI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAISEI FOUNDATION give?
THE SAISEI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SAISEI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAISEI FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAISEI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SAISEI FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $442 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAISEI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SAISEI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHEDELIC STUDIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAISEI FOUNDATION?
THE SAISEI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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