Brilliant Life Private Foundation
Brilliant Life Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $490K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $2K.
Brilliant Life Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Brilliant Life Private Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $26,480
- +179.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,827
- +179.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $489,882
- +72.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (2% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Brilliant Life Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Xiaochun MA ($26K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brilliant Life Private Foundation gives
- Giving grew 418% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $26K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaochun MA | Education | $26,000 |
| Lynbrook High School San Jose, CA | Education | $400 |
| Baylegalorg San Jose, CA | Education | $80 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $489,882 | $197,482 | $125,535 | $26,480 | 3 | $26,480 | $2,135 | $18,636 |
| 2025 | $283,681 | $126,314 | $162,261 | $9,491 | 3 | $25,662 | $1,990 | $7,566 |
| 2024 | $296,680 | $92,681 | $75,944 | $12,274 | 3 | $65,235 | $27,203 | $12,531 |
| 2023 | $285,867 | $153,557 | $73,804 | $5,114 | 3 | $61,203 | $14,502 | $11,104 |
| 2022 | $195,779 | $57,151 | $60,786 | $5,101 | 2 | $55,231 | $7,749 | $7,610 |
| 2021 | $191,716 | $87,354 | $40,844 | $1,507 | 1 | — | $2,785 | $8,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brilliant Life Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brilliant Life Private Foundation is led by Kai Jin, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kai Jin
CEO
CEO & CFO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Brilliant Life Private Foundation
How much does Brilliant Life Private Foundation give each year?
Brilliant Life Private Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is Brilliant Life Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Brilliant Life Private Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $400, and its average grant was $8,827, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Brilliant Life Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Brilliant Life Private Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
How large is Brilliant Life Private Foundation?
Brilliant Life Private Foundation reported $490K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Brilliant Life Private Foundation operate?
Brilliant Life Private Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland.
What is Brilliant Life Private Foundation's EIN?
Brilliant Life Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0886500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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