David Jinrong Li Foundation
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.
David Jinrong Li Foundation at a glance
In short: David Jinrong Li Foundation gave $66K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $66,220
- +257.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $22,073
- +138.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $21,020
- Total assets
- $2,449,459
- +87.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 David Jinrong Li Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (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 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2018) to $66K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Episcopal School San Juan Capistrano, CA | Charitable Contribution | $30,700 |
| St Anne School Laguna Niguel, CA | Charitable Contribution | $21,020 |
| Mariners Church Irvine Irvine, CA | Charitable Contribution | $14,500 |
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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 | $2,449,459 | $1,221,007 | $75,393 | $66,220 | 3 | $75,393 | $266,547 | $128,117 |
| 2025 | $1,303,845 | $1,125,642 | $22,090 | $18,500 | 2 | $22,090 | $125,642 | $50,447 |
| 2024 | $200,293 | $-328,171 | $24,758 | $11,230 | 1 | $24,758 | $1,946 | $25,957 |
| 2023 | $553,222 | $-65,919 | $27,616 | $16,200 | 3 | $27,616 | $1,092 | — |
| 2022 | $342,783 | — | $22,299 | $11,500 | 4 | $22,300 | $1,519 | $30,230 |
| 2021 | $365,082 | $-82,539 | $16,764 | $3,500 | 3 | — | $527 | $29,616 |
| 2020 | $464,385 | $-77,089 | $12,830 | $6,500 | 4 | — | $27,819 | $45,050 |
| 2019 | $1,083,086 | $77,131 | $26,093 | $8,550 | 3 | — | $102,865 | $39,886 |
| 2018 | $987,102 | $1,059,158 | $691 | $400 | 1 | — | $92,427 | $22,145 |
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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