Efa Foundation

LOS ALTOS, CA EIN: 84-4451959

Efa Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $962K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $249K. Net investment income was $595K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$962K

+55.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$249K

+83.2% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+62.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Efa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $686K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Efa Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $291K (50%)

Texas $107K (18%)

Illinois $91K (16%)

Virginia $74K (13%)

Washington $16K (3%)

Oklahoma $2K (0%)

States

California Illinois Oklahoma Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

ChampaignChicagoEdmondFederal WayLos AltosLos AngelesPurcellvilleRichardsonSan JoseSunnyvale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$961,863	$619,155	$356,491
Revenue	$595,000	$401,146	$87,917
Expenses	$252,292	$138,682	$22,672
Qualifying Distributions	$252,292	$138,682	$22,672
Net Investment Income	$595,000	$401,146	$12,917
Distributable Amount	$685,968	$254,264	$142,932

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include RevelationMedia ($76,200), Home School Legal Defense Associati ($50,000), The King's Academy ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Home School Legal Defense Associati Purcellville, VA	To make homeschooling possible. We know that homeschooling isnt the best fit for everyone, and thats okay. Whats important is that every family, regardless of ethnicity, religious background, or economic status, has the freedom to choose how their children are educatedand the support they need to help their children flourish.	$50,000
Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL	To believe that the Bible is the Word of God. Everything at Moody falls under the authority of the Bible, which declares timeless truth that is relevant today. The Word is the foundation for both our understanding of God and our awareness of what He has called us to be in His world.	$10,000
RevelationMedia Richardson, TX	To produce and license culturally relevant and engaging media that leads people into a relationship with our Creator. Translate the media into the top languages of the World alongside global ministry partners. Distribute the media, making it freely available to the missionary.	$76,200
The King's Academy Sunnyvale, CA	For a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships.	$50,000
The University of Illinois Foundati Champaign, IL	For encouraging and administering private gifts made to further the University of Illinois' mission. Although the Foundation is a separate entity from the U of I, the Foundations sole reason for existence is to serve the University of Illinois System and its three universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield.	$50,000
You Version Edmond, OK	To believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. Thats why YouVersion creates biblically centered, culturally relevant experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God throughout each day. Its through these experiences we create opportunities fit for anyones daily routine, ultimately helping them form a spiritually-rich rhythm of seeking God intimately.	$1,200
Misericordia Foundation Chicago, IL	To provide a continuum of care and support for children and adults of all faiths and cultures who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.	$1,000
Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada San Jose, CA	To provide successful recovery to men, women, teens, children, and families with destructive, abusive, and addictive lifestyles through mentoring, education, training, and spiritual direction.	$5,000
City Team San Jose, CA	To share Christs unconditional and redemptive love by caring for immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions.	$5,704

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANIEL CHANG	Secretary & CFO	1	—
HELENA LIN	CEO	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Efa Foundation?

Efa Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. It holds $962K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Efa Foundation?

As of 2024, Efa Foundation holds $962K in total assets with $595K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $249K in 2024.

Where does Efa Foundation operate?

Efa Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Efa Foundation award?

In 2024, Efa Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $249K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Efa Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Efa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $686K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.