Private foundation · EIN 85-2561802 · Sun Valley, California

The Tan Family 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: 6 grants paid, $77K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$77K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Novica FoundationSanta Monica, CAChild Services$23K
Just TeachCarson, CAEducation$20K
UCLALos Angeles, CAEducation$20K
Ywam San DiegobajaChula Vista, CAHomelessness$10K
Archer School for GirlsSanta Monica, CAEducation$2,500
Family School AllianceLos Angeles, CAEducation$1,620

About this foundation

The Tan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sun Valley, California, administered in care of Eng Tan, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 The Tan Family 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 The Tan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $77K across 6 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Tan Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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