CYGG Foundation
CYGG Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $296K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $20K.
CYGG Foundation at a glance
In short: CYGG Foundation gave $6K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $678.667), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,108
- +268.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $679
- +63.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $510
- Total assets
- $295,601
- +40.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who CYGG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Colel Chabad ($2K). Together the top 9 received $6K.
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 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CYGG Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 80% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2024) to $6K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,623 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City Team San Jose San Jose, CA | Charitable | $900 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Charitable | $750 |
| SJPOA Charitable Foundation San Jose, CA | Charitable | $510 |
| Lighthouse Mentorship Saratoga, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Stanford Med Fund Redwood City, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| SF Zoo San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| UC Berkeley Bontany Garden Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $75 |
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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 | $295,601 | $100,900 | $21,710 | $6,108 | 9 | $13,655 | $20,194 | $16,991 |
| 2025 | $211,035 | $73,734 | $5,982 | $1,660 | 4 | $5,982 | $6,410 | $10,544 |
| 2024 | $143,282 | $65,616 | $6,526 | $500 | 1 | $6,490 | $262 | $6,011 |
| 2023 | $84,192 | $44,289 | $1,358 | — | — | $1,358 | $2,590 | $2,773 |
| 2022 | $41,306 | $47,553 | $6,292 | — | — | $6,292 | — | $424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CYGG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CYGG Foundation is led by Chengyu Mao, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chengyu Mao
CEO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Weili Miao
CFO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 CYGG Foundation
How much does CYGG Foundation give each year?
CYGG Foundation gave $6K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is CYGG Foundation's typical grant size?
CYGG Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $510, and its average grant was $679, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CYGG Foundation give grants?
CYGG Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (3 grants).
Does CYGG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on CYGG Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are CYGG Foundation's largest grantees?
CYGG Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Colel Chabad ($1,623), Monterey Bay Aquarium ($1,000) and City Team San Jose ($900), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is CYGG Foundation?
CYGG Foundation reported $296K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is CYGG Foundation's EIN?
CYGG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2260082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 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 September 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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