Fish 153 Foundation
Fish 153 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $51K.
Fish 153 Foundation at a glance
In short: Fish 153 Foundation gave $51K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,400
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,711
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $57,626
- +518.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fish 153 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aiim-Ywam ($28K). Together the top 9 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fish 153 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2025) to $76K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aiim-Ywam Monroe, WA | Support Ywam Christian Ministry | $27,900 |
| SRC International La Canada, CA | Mission to Places of Conflicts | $7,200 |
| Global Partners USA Inc Anaheim, CA | Support Christian Ministry | $4,800 |
| Iacd (Institute of Asian Culture ) Alviso, CA | Bangladash & Africa Ministry Support | $3,600 |
| WEC International Ft Washington, PA | Support Ministry to Middle East | $3,400 |
| Westgate Chapel Edmonds, WA | Support Church Operation | $2,000 |
| Dwell Seattle Seattle, WA | Support Church Operation | $1,000 |
| Milal Ministry Edmonds, WA | Ministry to Disabled | $1,000 |
| Disciple Makers of Christ Seattle, WA | Support Discipleship Program | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,626 | $104,000 | $55,696 | $51,400 | 9 | $51,400 | $535 |
| 2024 | $9,322 | $47,600 | $56,640 | $52,400 | 10 | $52,400 | $722 |
| 2023 | $18,037 | $62,600 | $56,660 | $53,000 | 7 | $53,000 | $1,307 |
| 2022 | $12,097 | $41,000 | $74,360 | $71,000 | 10 | $71,000 | $1,729 |
| 2021 | $45,457 | $61,100 | $69,360 | $69,300 | 12 | $69,300 | — |
| 2020 | $53,717 | $104,050 | $76,360 | $76,300 | 11 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fish 153 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $535 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fish 153 Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Do Young Yun
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hae Kyung Yun
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fish 153 Foundation
How much does Fish 153 Foundation give each year?
Fish 153 Foundation gave $51K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 10 grants.
What is Fish 153 Foundation's typical grant size?
Fish 153 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,400, and its average grant was $5,711, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fish 153 Foundation give grants?
Fish 153 Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (30%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Edmonds, WA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Fish 153 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Fish 153 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fish 153 Foundation's largest grantees?
Fish 153 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aiim-Ywam ($27,900), SRC International ($7,200) and Global Partners USA Inc ($4,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fish 153 Foundation?
Fish 153 Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $535 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fish 153 Foundation's EIN?
Fish 153 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0688989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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