Private foundation · EIN 87-2982471 · Pebble Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sun-Ying 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: 4 grants paid, $55K total, median $3,750. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$55K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stevenson SchoolPebble Beach, CATo promote the education of children$45K
San Francisco UniversitySan Francisco, CACenter for asia pacific studies$5,000
The Church in PleasantonPleasanton, CATo assist in accomplishment of religious purposes$2,500
Boys Gorls Club of MontereySeaside, CAProgram support$2,500

About this foundation

Sun-Ying Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pebble Beach, California, administered in care of Show Ying Heath, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Sun-Ying 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 Sun-Ying Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 4 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Sun-Ying Family Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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