Private foundation · EIN 33-0592374 · Long Beach, California

Zee 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $20K. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$1.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 19 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Education Foundation of XiamenXiamen, CHLaboratory construction stem learning and arts$219K
Intl Society Orthomolecular MediciToronto, CAIsom professional education program$100K
Tong Jue Temple of TaicangJiangsu, CHRenovation of huiquan library in temple$100K
Long Beach Rescue MissionLong Beach, CAHousing and meals for the homeless$100K
Give 2 AsiaOakland, CAChinese studies prog at american school in japan$70K
Tiacan Fuqiao Middle SchoolJiang Su Sheng, CHSmart classrooms and artificial intelligence$69K
Providence Little Company of MarySan Pedro, CAWomen and childrens health services campaign$55K
Water of Life Community ChurchFontana, CATo support homelessness in fontana$50K
Suzhou Education Development FndnSuzhou, CHEncourage excellence in teaching and learning$30K
The Stanford FundPalo Alto, CAUndergraduate student experience enrichment$10K
Classical Kusc Fm 915Los Angeles, CASupport classical music public radio$3,000
Lb Poly Hs Boys VolleyballLakewood, CASupport long beach polys music program$2,000
Boys Girls Club of Long BeachLong Beach, CAAfter school care and summer programs for youth$2,000
World Mission IncComstock Park, MIBible ministry reaching out to the world$2,000
Fontana Boys and Girls ClubFontana, CAAcademic sports and fitnes progams for youth$2,000
Asian Pacific Islander Cultural CtrSan Francisco, CABuilding community through the arts$1,000
FIRST United Methodist Church WilmiWilmington, CAChurch charitable donation$1,000
Herald Cancer AssociationSan Gabriel, CACancer patient services and prevention awareness$1,000
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land ConservPalos Verdes Peninsula, CALand preservation for ecological purposes$1,000

By state: California 14 · INTL 5 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Zee Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, administered in care of George Yen, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Zee Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Zee Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 20 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Zee Foundation give?

California (14 grants), INTL (5 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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