Ewcy Foundation
Ewcy Foundation is a private foundation based in Cupertino, California. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $209,402, including a $200,500 grant to University Impact in Provo, Utah.
Ewcy Foundation at a glance
In short: Ewcy Foundation gave $209K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Utah. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,402
- -61.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,940
- -80.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $475
- Total assets
- $3,470,431
- -7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ewcy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20660 Stevens Creek Blvd 265, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408) 320-9863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ewcy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Impact ($201K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 43 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 2% to Florida, 1% to California, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ewcy Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $650 first-time, $475 repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $542K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Impact Provo, UT | General Support | $200,500 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | To End Hunger | $5,179 |
| Paypall Giving Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $1,025 |
| Neighbors for a Better San Francisco San Rafael, CA | Community Support | $1,000 |
| KMS Friends of Instrumental Music Cupertino, CA | General Support | $600 |
| Cal Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA | Promote Science | $349 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Support Art Education | $299 |
| Filoli Woodside, CA | General Support | $250 |
| Cupertino Educational Endowment Cupertino, CA | Charitable Giving Vehicle | $100 |
| C'est Bon Music Los Altos, CA | Support Music Education | $100 |
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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 | $3,470,431 | $203,820 | $220,812 | $209,402 | 10 | $216,552 | $202,398 | $168,618 |
| 2023 | $3,765,879 | $95,204 | $553,809 | $541,540 | 5 | $548,854 | $92,173 | $170,587 |
| 2022 | $3,799,892 | $174,352 | $88,420 | $74,608 | 10 | $82,056 | $171,919 | $198,245 |
| 2021 | $4,600,703 | $1,968,696 | $219,664 | $171,884 | 9 | $185,567 | $1,962,289 | $137,776 |
| 2020 | $2,788,646 | $99,361 | $346,812 | $324,698 | 9 | — | $95,225 | $129,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ewcy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes impact investing and philanthropy, hunger relief, community support, science, arts education, and music education. University Impact describes itself as a nonprofit that provides giving vehicles for individuals, families, and organizations to support high-impact initiatives. Neighbors for a Better San Francisco says its charitable and educational purposes include public education on policy issues affecting San Francisco governance and quality of life. Cupertino Educational Endowment says it raises private support for educational programs in the Cupertino Union School District. C’EST BON MUSIC says it provides arts education and awareness to youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $209,402 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,500, with a median of $474. The largest grants were $200,500 to University Impact for general support and $5,179 to Feeding Tampa Bay to end hunger. Other listed grants included $1,025 to PayPall Giving Fund for general support, $1,000 to Neighbors for a Better San Francisco for community support, and $600 to KMS Friends of Instrumental Music for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Chiem as president, Yun-Fang Juan as secretary and treasurer, and Lea-Ying Amy Lin as director.
Ewcy Foundation is led by Keith Chiem, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Chiem
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea-Ying Amy Lin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yun-Fang Juan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ewcy Foundation
How much does Ewcy Foundation give each year?
Ewcy Foundation gave $209K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $542K across 5 grants.
What is Ewcy Foundation's typical grant size?
Ewcy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $475, and its average grant was $20,940, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ewcy Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ewcy Foundation give grants?
Ewcy Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cupertino, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Ewcy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Ewcy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ewcy Foundation's largest grantees?
Ewcy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University Impact ($200,500), Feeding Tampa Bay ($5,179) and Paypall Giving Fund ($1,025), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ewcy Foundation?
Ewcy Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ewcy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes impact investing and philanthropy, hunger relief, community support, science, arts education, and music education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ewcy Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ewcy Foundation's EIN?
Ewcy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0757269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ewcy 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ewcy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ewcy-foundation-morg_7ccd82b5ceb34c71a911d700f56a3e74
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