Zhiyuan Yining Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Gatos, California · EIN 20-8318238 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$266K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael and Amber Change Foundation | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Sports | $150,000 |
| The University of Oklahoma Foundati | Norman, OK | Educational | $55,000 |
| Faith in Grace Bible Church | Mountain View, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | Educational | $15,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Bronx, NY | Educational | $13,000 |
| Xiamen University Alumni Associatio | Cupertino, CA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Kiss Institute Practical Robotics | Norman, OK | Scientific | $3,000 |
| Beijing Association of N California | Hayward, CA | Charitiy | $3,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Saratoga, CA | Public charity | $1,600 |
| Chinese American Professors Associa | Farmington, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Media | Santa Clara, CA | Charitable activity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265,600 | 11 |
| 2023 | $84,019 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543199349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8318238
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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