Ed and Susan Yang Foundation
The Ed and Susan Yang Foundation is a private foundation based in Cupertino, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to educational, religious, charitable, animal-welfare, and community-support recipients.
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation at a glance
In short: Ed and Susan Yang Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,246
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,025
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $1,668,953
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ed and Susan Yang Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says to submit a fund request letter to Edward C Yang describing the organization and intended purposes of the fund. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward C Yang
Mailing address: 21866 Hyannisport Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408) 821-6873
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ed and Susan Yang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue Research Foundation ($20K). Together the top 9 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 40% to Indiana, 8% to Florida, and 1% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ed and Susan Yang Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $56K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Research Foundation West lafayette, IN | Educational | $20,000 |
| Connect Church Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Religious | $13,050 |
| River of Life Church Santa Clara, CA | Religious | $5,300 |
| Global Church Network Melbourne, FL | Religious | $4,121 |
| Daily Hope Ministries RSM, CA | Religious teaching | $2,200 |
| KDFC Los Angeles, CA | Musical Educational | $2,200 |
| The Rotary Foundation San Francisco, CA | Educational and Charity | $1,625 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | Animal training | $1,000 |
| University of the Nations Kona KailuaKona, HI | Educational | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,668,953 | $84,529 | $52,146 | $50,246 | 10 | $52,146 | $34,529 | $74,484 |
| 2023 | $1,302,077 | $82,910 | $43,490 | $42,000 | 8 | $43,490 | $22,910 | $61,303 |
| 2022 | $1,157,712 | $119,928 | $48,570 | $47,295 | 12 | $48,570 | $24,928 | $59,397 |
| 2021 | $1,258,276 | $145,232 | $50,588 | $56,050 | 16 | — | $40,232 | $58,110 |
| 2020 | $1,003,344 | $220,334 | $57,020 | $54,965 | 16 | — | $60,234 | $43,384 |
| 2019 | $854,526 | $215,704 | $33,394 | $32,007 | 15 | — | $24,694 | $35,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ed and Susan Yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that its direct charitable activity is making donations to various nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants included educational and religious giving, along with support for animal training and community support.
Among the grantees, Purdue Research Foundation says its primary mission is to advance the mission of Purdue University. Humane Society Silicon Valley says its mission is to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. University of the Nations Kona says it aims to educate and equip young people from all nations in spirituality, integrity, personal life skills, and business skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $50,246. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,200. The largest awards were $20,000 to Purdue Research Foundation for educational purposes; $13,050 to Connect Church Silicon Valley for religious purposes; $5,300 to River of Life Church for religious purposes; and $4,121 to Global Church Network for religious purposes. Other grants included $2,200 to Daily Hope Ministries for religious teaching, $2,200 to KDFC for musical education, $1,625 to The Rotary Foundation for educational and charitable purposes, $1,000 to Humane Society Silicon Valley for animal training, $500 to University of the Nations Kona for educational purposes, and $250 to an individual recipient for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward C Yang as CEO, Emily Yang and Amelia Yang as secretaries, and Susan S Kiang as CFO.
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation is led by Edward C Yang, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward C Yang
CEO
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amelia Yang
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Yang
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S Kiang
CFO
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Ed and Susan Yang Foundation
How much does Ed and Susan Yang Foundation give each year?
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 8 grants.
What is Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's typical grant size?
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,200, and its average grant was $5,025, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ed and Susan Yang Foundation give grants?
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (40%) and Florida (8%).
Does Ed and Susan Yang Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's largest grantees?
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue Research Foundation ($20,000), Connect Church Silicon Valley ($13,050) and River of Life Church ($5,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ed and Susan Yang Foundation?
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (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 does Ed and Susan Yang Foundation fund?
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that its direct charitable activity is making donations to various nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grants included educational and religious giving, along with support for animal training and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ed and Susan Yang Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's EIN?
Ed and Susan Yang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2521110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Ed and Susan Yang Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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