Compassion Cultivation Foundation
Compassion Cultivation Foundation is a private foundation, based in Redmond, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K.
Compassion Cultivation Foundation at a glance
In short: Compassion Cultivation Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,200
- +55.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,100
- -22.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $128,585
- +14.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Compassion Cultivation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Buddhist Global Relief ($6K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Compassion Cultivation Foundation gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $6K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist Global Relief Carmel, NY | To Combat Hunger & Malnutrition. | $6,000 |
| Buddha Jewel Monastery Shoreline, WA | Help People Purify Minds. | $200 |
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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 | $128,585 | $422 | $7,360 | $6,200 | 2 | $6,200 | — | $5,960 |
| 2025 | $111,983 | $469 | $5,030 | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 | — | $5,863 |
| 2024 | $108,564 | $511 | $3,930 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | — | $5,257 |
| 2023 | $105,983 | $476 | $3,850 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | — | $4,660 |
| 2022 | $97,993 | $360 | $2,814 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | — | $4,994 |
| 2021 | $90,756 | $338 | $3,430 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — | $4,279 |
| 2020 | $75,798 | $29,624 | $2,897 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $28,864 | $2,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Compassion Cultivation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compassion Cultivation Foundation is led by Jean Lin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jean Lin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Lin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Compassion Cultivation Foundation
How much does Compassion Cultivation Foundation give each year?
Compassion Cultivation Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
How large is Compassion Cultivation Foundation?
Compassion Cultivation Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Compassion Cultivation Foundation operate?
Compassion Cultivation Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Washington.
What is Compassion Cultivation Foundation's EIN?
Compassion Cultivation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5331065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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