10129 Foundation
10129 Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations, in California and Connecticut.
10129 Foundation at a glance
In short: 10129 Foundation gave $138K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,625
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,256
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,289
- Total assets
- $844,067
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 10129 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 988 Market Street 200, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 394-7027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 10129 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Francisco Arts Commision ($25K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 82 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 9% to recipients in Connecticut. The foundation is based in an individual recipient, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How 10129 Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 338% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Arts Commision San Francisco, CA | Facde & Mural Repair on 988 Market St. | $25,000 |
| TNT Art Lab San Francisco, CA | Art Donations | $25,000 |
| Open Tai Chi Foundation Millbrae, CA | Logo and identity - research and concept development. Two rounds of client and design revisions | $15,246 |
| Conjuncation Arts San Francisco, CA | Art Donations | $13,817 |
| Brown Grotta Arts Wilton, CT | Educating the public about the fiber art movement, fostering dialogue between generations of makers, and helping collectors integrate dimensional art into their spaces | $12,660 |
| The Battery Foundation San Francisco, CA | To increase charitable giving by connecting philanthropists to non profit organization | $7,200 |
| Cast San Francisco, CA | Artists in Residency | $5,725 |
| Artcenter College of Design Pasadena, CA | To Support Private Art College in Pasadena, CA | $5,000 |
| Museum of Craft and Design San Francisco, CA | Museum of craft & design (MCD) makes creativity accessible to everyone. | $5,000 |
| SFMOMA San Francisco, CA | Support the Museum of Modern Art (Moma) | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $844,067 | $31,760 | $140,198 | $137,625 | 22 | $139,832 | $30,894 | $41,364 |
| 2024 | $952,505 | $42,712 | $111,956 | $105,434 | 20 | $110,806 | $41,562 | $46,333 |
| 2023 | $1,021,749 | $17,449 | $110,500 | $109,685 | 18 | $110,500 | $17,631 | $52,502 |
| 2022 | $1,114,800 | — | $78,678 | $72,900 | 6 | $78,678 | — | $56,664 |
| 2021 | $1,193,478 | $1,000,000 | $107,929 | $107,000 | 16 | $107,929 | — | $14,094 |
| 2020 | $301,407 | $303,500 | $13,675 | $10,500 | 2 | — | — | $832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 10129 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations. For example, the Museum of Craft and Design describes its mission as making creativity accessible through exhibitions and programs exploring craft, design, and the creative process. Root Division describes its mission as empowering artists, fostering community service, inspiring youth, and enriching the Bay Area through visual arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $137,625. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median of $3,288. Notable grants included $25,000 to the an individual recipient Arts Commission for facade and mural repair at 988 Market Street, $25,000 to TNT Art Lab for art donations, and $15,246 to Open Tai Chi Foundation for logo and identity research and development. Other grants included $13,817 to Conjuncation Arts, $12,660 to Brown Grotta Arts, and $7,200 to The Battery Foundation.
The Battery Foundation describes its mission as increasing charitable giving by connecting philanthropists to nonprofit organizations and causes addressing society’s challenges. The Museum of Craft and Design received $5,000, and Root Division received $3,377.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joy Ou as CEO, Charles Thompson as secretary, and Yvonne Ho as CFO.
10129 Foundation is led by Joy Ou, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy Ou
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Ho
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 10129 Foundation
How much does 10129 Foundation give each year?
10129 Foundation gave $138K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 20 grants.
What is 10129 Foundation's typical grant size?
10129 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,289, and its average grant was $6,256, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 10129 Foundation give grants?
10129 Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (16 grants) and Millbrae, CA (2 grants).
Does 10129 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on 10129 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are 10129 Foundation's largest grantees?
10129 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include San Francisco Arts Commision ($25,000), TNT Art Lab ($25,000) and Open Tai Chi Foundation ($18,396 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 10129 Foundation?
10129 Foundation reported $844K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 10129 Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations. For example, the Museum of Craft and Design describes its mission as making creativity accessible through exhibitions and programs exploring craft, design, and the creative process. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 10129 Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 10129 Foundation's EIN?
10129 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5537866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does 10129 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). 10129 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/10129-foundation-morg_559571d2dde14f57a686dca3a9a9c6be
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