Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Diodes Foundation, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $8,699,628. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $504,717 and revenue of $5,712,179. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including Alexandria, Dallas, Murphy, Plano, Richardson, Salt Lake City, South Portland, and internationally in Taipei City. The foundation operates in the states of Maine, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Key personnel include Dr. Keh-Shew Lu, who serves as Chairman and Director, Richard D. White as Director and Secretary, and Brett Whitmire as Director and Treasurer. All key personnel work on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for their roles.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
9 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | THE ALLIANCE CULTURAL FOUNDATION | Alliance Cultural Foundation | Taipei city, TW | 2024 |
| $30,000 | CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | Oldham Enterprise Trust | Alexandria, VA, US | 2024 |
| $16,666 | NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK | General & Unrestricted | Plano, TX, US | 2024 |
| $10,000 | CHINESE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS USA INC | Charitable Event | Richardson, TX, US | 2023 |
| $10,000 | CHINESE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS USA INC | Charitable Event | Richardson, TX, US | 2024 |
| $7,500 | PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE | Charitable Event | Dallas, TX, US | 2024 |
| $6,750 | DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC Dallas Symphony | Charitable Event | Dallas, TX, US | 2023 |
| $5,000 | FRONT LINE YOUTH IN SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNO | funds for TechnicBots team | Plano, TX, US | 2023 |
| $4,000 | BUILDING STEAM | South Portland High School Robotics Team | South portland, ME, US | 2024 |
| $3,500 | PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE | Charitable Event | Dallas, TX, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
DK
Dr Keh-Shew Lu
| Chairman, Dir | $0 | 2024 |
RD
Richard D White
| Dir, Sec | $0 | 2024 |
BW
Brett Whitmire
| Dir, Treas | $0 | 2024 |
Dr Keh-Shew Lu
Chairman, Dir
Richard D White
Dir, Sec
Brett Whitmire
Dir, Treas
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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