David Jinrong Li Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dana Point, CA EIN: 81-3200414

David Jinrong Li Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dana Point, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $267K.

Key facts about David Jinrong Li Foundation

In short: David Jinrong Li Foundation gave $66K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-3200414
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$66,220
Grants made (2026)
3
Average grant
$22,073
Median grant
$21,020
Total assets
$2,449,459
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+87.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$66K

+257.9% YoY

Grant Count

3

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+138.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Jinrong Li Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How David Jinrong Li Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 309% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 59% 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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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

IrvineSouth GateCapo BeachLaguna NigualLaguna NiguelDana PointSan Juan Capistrano

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grant2018 3 grants2019 4 grants2020 3 grants2021 4 grants2022 3 grants2023 1 grant2024 2 grants2025 3 grants2026

From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2018) to $66K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $66K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2026

St Margaret's Episcopal School: $31KSt Margaret's Episcopal School$31KSt Anne School: $21KSt Anne School$21KMariners Church Irvine: $15KMariners Church Irvine$15K

The largest 2026 recipient was St Margaret's Episcopal School ($31K). Together the top 3 received $66K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Margaret's Episcopal School San Juan Capistrano, CACharitable Contribution$30,700
St Anne School Laguna Niguel, CACharitable Contribution$21,020
Mariners Church Irvine Irvine, CACharitable Contribution$14,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$2,449,459$1,303,845$200,293
Revenue$1,221,007$1,125,642$-328,171
Expenses$75,393$22,090$24,758
Qualifying Distributions$75,393$22,090$24,758
Net Investment Income$266,547$125,642$1,946
Distributable Amount$128,117$50,447$25,957

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

David Jinrong Li Foundation is led by Jinrong Li, President & CEO on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Jinrong Li

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

  • Tiffany Wang

    Secretary

    On filings since 2018

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2026. "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 David Jinrong Li Foundation

How much does David Jinrong Li Foundation give each year?

David Jinrong Li Foundation gave $66K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $19K across 2 grants.

What is David Jinrong Li Foundation's typical grant size?

David Jinrong Li Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $21,020, and its average grant was $22,073, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does David Jinrong Li Foundation give grants?

David Jinrong Li Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

How large is David Jinrong Li Foundation?

David Jinrong Li Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (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 David Jinrong Li Foundation's EIN?

David Jinrong Li Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3200414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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