How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
-
Ho Tzu Yen
1257 Elko Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 747-1769
[email protected] - Form and materials
- No prescribed form
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Individual recipients of the student loan program are restricted to applicants who: 1. Are of taiwanese or chinese origin 2. Reside in the san francisco bay area 3. Are a high school senior or a student in a post-secondary educational institution 4. Have a fairly good academic record 5. Are involved in the community or extra-curricular activities 6. Will use the funds provided to support post-secondary educational activities
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$459,000
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $7,365,051
-
Tax year 2023
$343,500
- Grants listed
- 32
- Assets, end of year
- $6,762,850
-
Tax year 2022
$440,000
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $6,039,640
-
Tax year 2021
$426,300
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $6,339,363
-
Tax year 2020
$361,000
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $6,652,866
-
Tax year 2019
$392,000
- Grants listed
- 24
- Assets, end of year
- $6,271,676
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Taiwan American Culture Center of East Bay (tacc-Eb)Pleasanton, CA
Tacc-eb project
$50,000 -
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA
Cameron institute women's empowerment endowment
$50,000 -
Greater Los Angeles Zoo AssociationGlendale, CA
General operating support
$35,000 -
ACLU FoundationNew York, NY
General operating support
$20,000 -
Doctors for AmericaSioux Falls, SD
General operating support
$20,000 -
Santa Monica Education FoundationSanta Monica, CA
General operating support
$16,000 -
East West PlayersLos Angeles, CA
General operating support
$15,000 -
Mathcounts FoundationAlexandria, VA
General operating support
$15,000 -
Science From ScientistsWoburn, MA
General operating support
$15,000 -
Society for ScienceWashington, DC
General operating support
$15,000 -
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NY
General operating support
$10,000 -
Million LittleSanta Clarita, CA
General operating support
$10,000 -
Naspag (north American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology)Wilmington, DE
General operating support
$10,000 -
People for the American Way FoundationWashington, DC
General operating support
$10,000 -
PropublicaNew York, NY
General operating support
$10,000 -
T League RGTFremont, CA
General operating support
$10,000 -
TeachaapiSanta Monica, CA
General operating support
$10,000 -
USOWashington, DC
General operating support
$10,000 -
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA
General operating support
$10,000 -
Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$10,000 -
Women Moving MillionsNew York, NY
Women's empowement
$10,000 -
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA
General operating support
$7,000 -
Reading to KidsLos Angeles, CA
General operating support
$7,000 -
FapaWashington, DC
General operating support
$6,000 -
NatpaBethesda, MD
General operating support
$6,000 -
Taiwanese American CenterSan Jose, CA
General operating support
$6,000 -
AaciSan Jose, CA
Women's shelter
$5,000 -
Abls-MilpitasMilpitas, CA
Cultural development
$5,000 -
Artists at PlayLos Angeles, CA
General operating support
$5,000 -
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY
General operating support
$5,000 -
Community Services AgencyMountain View, CA
Thanksgiving dinner
$5,000 -
Freedom From Religion Foundation IncMadison, WI
General operating support
$5,000 -
NatwaAtherton, CA
General operating support
$5,000 -
Natwa-NcAtherton, CA
General operating support
$5,000 -
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments ( Save )Fremont, CA
General operating support
$5,000 -
TafncFremont, CA
General operating support
$5,000 -
Natsa (north American Taiwan Studies Association)Fremont, CA
General operating support
$4,000 -
Tai (taiwanese Alliance for Interculture )Fremont, CA
General operating support
$4,000 -
Taiwan Studies IncBrooklyn, NY
General operating support
$4,000 -
Tac-WcSan Jose, CA
Sponsoring a workshop hosted by felicia lin
$3,000 -
TafncMoraga, CA
Taiwan cultural festival, 5/18/25
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education5 grants $57,00025% of the total
- Animals1 grant $35,00015% of the total
- Civil rights3 grants $35,00015% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $30,00013% of the total
- Human services3 grants $25,00011% of the total
- Science and technology1 grant $15,0006% of the total
- 5 other causes5 grants $34,00015% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California24 grants $278,000
- New York6 grants $59,000
- District of Columbia5 grants $51,000
- South Dakota1 grant $20,000
- Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
- Virginia1 grant $15,000
- Delaware1 grant $10,000
- Maryland1 grant $6,000
- Wisconsin1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Ho Tzu YenPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
- Yung Tsai YenSECRETARY Hours 4Pay $0
- Sophia YenTREASURER Hours 4Pay $0
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