Private foundation · EIN 47-2521110 · Cupertino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ed and Susan Yang 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $50K total, median $2,200. 70% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
10
$50K
Median grant
$2,200
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

They should Submit a fund requesting letter which includes a description of the organization and the intended purposes of the fund. Contact: Edward C Yang, 21866 Hyannisport Dr, Cupertino, Ca Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

Top 9 of 10 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Purdue Research FoundationWest Lafayette, INEducational$20K
Connect Church Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAReligious$13K
River of Life ChurchSanta Clara, CAReligious$5,300
Global Church NetworkMelbourne, FLReligious$4,121
Daily Hope MinistriesRsm, CAReligious teaching$2,200
KdfcLos Angeles, CAMusical Educational$2,200
The Rotary FoundationSan Francisco, CAEducational and Charity$1,625
Humane Society Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CAAnimal training$1,000
University of the Nations KonaKailuakona, HIEducational$500

By state: California 7 · Indiana 1 · Florida 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Ed and Susan Yang Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cupertino, California, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Ed and Susan Yang Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Ed and Susan Yang Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $50K across 10 grants, a median of $2,200.

Where does Ed and Susan Yang Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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