F & J Tsai Foundation
F & J Tsai Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $843.
F & J Tsai Foundation at a glance
In short: F & J Tsai Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $45,154
- +903.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,031
- +702.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 F & J Tsai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital ($22K). Together the top 5 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How F & J Tsai Foundation gives
- Giving grew 903% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $45K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Palo Alto, CA | Health Care and Pediatric Research | $22,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis, MN | Charity ofr esearching in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of childhood cancers and blood related disorders. | $6,154 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | Charity for Medical Treatments | $6,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charity for Drought and Refugees | $6,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | To release children from poverty in Jesus' name. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-3,150 | $51,154 | $45,154 | 5 | $50,629 | $843 | $1,914 |
| 2022 | $54,304 | $37,339 | $7,534 | $4,500 | 4 | $6,850 | $1,485 | $1,842 |
| 2021 | $24,499 | $-326 | $7,944 | $4,500 | 4 | — | $283 | $1,389 |
| 2020 | $32,769 | $1,259 | $7,478 | $4,500 | 4 | — | $743 | $1,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, F & J Tsai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
F & J Tsai Foundation is led by Jennifer L. Tsai, CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jennifer L. Tsai
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 F & J Tsai Foundation
How much does F & J Tsai Foundation give each year?
F & J Tsai Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is F & J Tsai Foundation's typical grant size?
F & J Tsai Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,031, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does F & J Tsai Foundation give grants?
F & J Tsai Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (14%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does F & J Tsai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on F & J Tsai Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are F & J Tsai Foundation's largest grantees?
F & J Tsai Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital ($22,000), Childrens Cancer Research Fund ($6,154) and Smile Train ($6,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is F & J Tsai Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, F & J Tsai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is F & J Tsai Foundation's EIN?
F & J Tsai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0182664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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