Private foundation · EIN 93-3829849 · Mountain View, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zhong 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: 3 grants paid, $298K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$298K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGeneral; support$200K
Philips Brooks SchoolMenlo Park, CAAnnual fund$60K
Trinity SchoolMenlo Park, CASpring benefit; annual fund$38K

About this foundation

Zhong Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mountain View, California, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Zhong 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 Zhong Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $298K across 3 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Zhong Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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