BJL Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Diamond Bar, CA EIN: 87-3655817

BJL Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Diamond Bar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $403K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $3K.

Key facts about BJL Foundation

EIN: 87-3655817
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $7,900
Grants made (2025): 8
Average grant: $988
Median grant: $800
Total assets: $403,403
Primary geography: California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who BJL Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for BJL Foundation's 8 itemized 2025 grants were California (23%), New York (20%) and District of Columbia (16%). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).

How BJL Foundation gives

In 2025 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$403K

+27.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$8K

-16.7% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$987.5

-27.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BJL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About BJL Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $2K (23%)

New York $2K (20%)

District of Columbia $1K (16%)

Texas $800 (10%)

Tennessee $800 (10%)

All other $2K (20%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Maryland New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

Los AngelesChicagoDallasMemphisNew YorkWashingtonBaltimoreDiamond BarFremontOaklandSacramentoSan Jose

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$403,403	$316,071	$190,672
Revenue	$103,892	$134,952	$106,425
Expenses	$14,961	$10,628	$5,698
Qualifying Distributions	$14,475	$10,622	$5,695
Net Investment Income	$3,406	$34,946	$425
Distributable Amount	$22,335	$14,347	$8,522

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Unicef USA ($1,600), American Red Cross ($1,300), Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNICEF USA New York, NY	Charitable	$1,600
American Red Cross Washington, DC	Charitable	$1,300
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Los Angeles, CA	Charitable	$1,000
Catholic Charities of California (CCLA) Sacramento, CA	Charitable	$800
American Heart Association Dallas, TX	Charitable	$800
ST Jude Hospital Memphis, TN	Charitable	$800
Feeding America Chicago, IL	Charitable	$800
Catholic Relief Service Baltimore, MD	Charitable	$800

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ruishun Zhuo	CEO	4	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BJL Foundation?

BJL Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Diamond Bar, CA. It holds $403K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is BJL Foundation?

As of 2025, BJL Foundation holds $403K in total assets with $104K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $8K in 2025.

Where does BJL Foundation operate?

BJL Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Texas.

What size grants does BJL Foundation award?

In 2025, BJL Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $987.5 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is BJL Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, BJL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.