The Shens Foundation
Invitation OnlySaratoga, California · EIN 27-4447833 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$84K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jik | Manhattan Beach, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $21,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | Saratoga, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $10,160 |
| US Sichuan Chungoing General Association Inc | Flushing, NY | Contribution to charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Elk Grove Chinese Association | Elk Grove, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| San Jose Korean Presbyterian Church | Sunnyvale, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $8,400 |
| West Valley-Mission Foundation | Saratoga, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $4,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Contribution to charitable organization. | $3,137 |
| Asian Liver Center Fund | Stanford, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| International Society for Children With Cancer | Irvine, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Asian American for Better Community | Cupertino, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| The Joel Fund | Roseville, NC | Contribution to charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Saratoga High School Foundation | Saratoga, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Chp11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Contribution to charitable organization. | $500 |
| Elan Foundation | Irving, TX | Contribution to charitable organization. | $370 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,567 | 15 |
| 2024 | $30,217 | 5 |
| 2023 | $38,625 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621219349101427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4447833
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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