DSL Family Foundation
DSL Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $35K.
DSL Family Foundation at a glance
In short: DSL Family Foundation gave $35K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $35,401
- +234.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,080
- +100.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who DSL Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was DSL Shekinah Mission ($20K). Together the top 5 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DSL Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 988% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2021) to $35K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DSL Shekinah Mission Fremont, CA | To connect Christians with the community through singing, dancing, and/or banners, and build a home for Christians and those who share similar beliefs. | $20,101 |
| VS Angel Organization Santa Clara, CA | To fulfill its mission of worshiping and praising the Lord, proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ, training discipleship through local churches, serving community with God's love, and following the Great Mission to Spread Gospel from Silicon Valley to the end of the world. | $10,000 |
| Rolcc Santa Clara, CA | To see strong local churches rise up all over the world; but while we pursue this, we seek to tend and cultivate our home ground, strengthening lives and building a home that Christians can come to seek courage, help and comfort. | $3,500 |
| Gospel Chinese Christian Church Milpitas, CA | To see strong local churches rise up all over the world; but while we pursue this, we seek to tend and cultivate our home ground, strengthening lives and building a home that Christians can come to seek courage, help and comfort. | $1,200 |
| World For Jesus Ministries Inc Fresno, CA | Established the World for Jesus Ministries to reach the world with the love of Jesus. | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $35,401 | $35,401 | 5 | $35,401 | — |
| 2022 | $35,401 | $50,000 | $15,883 | $10,600 | 3 | $15,883 | $1,608 |
| 2021 | $1,284 | — | $5,428 | $800 | 1 | — | $131 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DSL Family Foundation is led by Emily Hui-Chen Tsai, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Emily Hui-Chen Tsai
CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Yung-Ming Chang
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 DSL Family Foundation
How much does DSL Family Foundation give each year?
DSL Family Foundation gave $35K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
What is DSL Family Foundation's typical grant size?
DSL Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,080, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DSL Family Foundation give grants?
DSL Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Clara, CA (2 grants).
Does DSL Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on DSL Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are DSL Family Foundation's largest grantees?
DSL Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include DSL Shekinah Mission ($20,101), VS Angel Organization ($10,000) and Rolcc ($3,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is DSL Family Foundation's EIN?
DSL Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2966656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 25, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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