Private foundation · EIN 26-0851791 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zhengxu and Ying He Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $246K total, median $400. 17% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$246K
Median grant
$400
Stays in NV
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Broad InstituteCambridge, MAScientific research$200K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAScientific Research on psychiatry$45K
IcacReno, NVDonation to church$800
SF Grata Community ChurchSan Francisco, CAGeneral support of a church
Ustc Initiatitive FoundationMountain View, CAUniversity education and research
Against Upenn AbuseBurtonsville, MDFight against hospital abuse

By state: Massachusetts 2 · Nevada 1 · California 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Zhengxu and Ying He Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of Zhengxu He, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Zhengxu and Ying He Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Zhengxu and Ying He Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $246K across 6 grants, a median of $400.

Where does Zhengxu and Ying He Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), Nevada (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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