Private foundation · EIN 26-1486368 · Fremont, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henian Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $48K total, median $16K. 25% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$48K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in CA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dengshiqiao Extracurricular Educatn CtrYiyang, CHCharitable purpose$16K
Youma Child Support and Development CtrYiyang, CHCharitable purpose$16K
Guoluping Aixin Volunteer NetworkYiyang, CHCharitable purpose$16K
The Church in FremontFremont, CACharitable purpose$600

By state: INTL 3 · California 1

About this foundation

Henian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fremont, California, administered in care of J W, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Henian Foundation 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 Henian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $48K across 4 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Henian Foundation give?

INTL (3 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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