B&J Foundation
B&J Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $556.
B&J Foundation at a glance
In short: B&J Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,836
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,418
- +44.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,418
- Total assets
- $48,483
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who B&J Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACF Applied Computing ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How B&J Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $8K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACF Applied Computing Santa Clara, CA | Partnered with ACF https://www.applied-computing.org/ to support 1. MAC Monthly App Challenge program 2. Rural Central Valley STEM Project. | $1,650 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Sponsored Two Children via the World Vision Organization | $1,186 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,483 | $-49,226 | $4,757 | $2,836 | 2 | $4,757 | $556 |
| 2024 | $102,466 | $6,000 | $5,537 | $2,951 | 3 | $3,874 | — |
| 2023 | $102,002 | $4,000 | $5,129 | $2,636 | 3 | $3,559 | — |
| 2022 | $103,131 | $9,500 | $9,485 | $6,400 | 6 | $7,905 | — |
| 2021 | $103,117 | $11,000 | $10,890 | $7,906 | 7 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
B&J Foundation is led by Haiping Shao, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Haiping Shao
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haiming Tang
CFO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 B&J Foundation
How much does B&J Foundation give each year?
B&J Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
How large is B&J Foundation?
B&J Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is B&J Foundation?
B&J Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cupertino, CA. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does B&J Foundation operate?
B&J Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Washington.
What is B&J Foundation's EIN?
B&J Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4817648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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