Friends of Ren Xue International Inc
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Orinda, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $493K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $5K.
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Ren Xue International Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $249K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,245,131
- +2662.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $249,026
- +1557.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,100
- Total assets
- $493,012
- +135.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (3% 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 Friends of Ren Xue International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ren Xue International ($672K). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 26 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Ren Xue International Inc gives
- Giving grew 116% 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 $45K (2024) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ren Xue International | 1) Share Ren Xue with the wider world by increasing ease of accessibility to encourage more people to begin or progress their journey. 2) Foster a thriving and growing cadre of teachers who have the support they need to teach to a high standard. 3) Safeguard the integrity and sustainability of the organization, through effective use of resources, financial and fundraising planning, and knowledge gathering. 4) Nurture the Ren Xue community by fostering deepening interconnections among regional affiliates, teachers, donors and practitioners. 5) Lay foundations for Ren Xue's future growth and development. | $672,246 |
| Ren Xue Centre Australasia | Developing and constructing a Ren Xue Retreat Centre in Onekak Golden Bay Aotearoa/New Zealand. | $477,485 |
| Ren Xue of Americas Orinda, CA | Exclusively for General Support Ren Xue of the Americas(RXA) | $36,100 |
| Ren Xue Europe Association | Exclusively for General Support Ren Xue Europe | $34,300 |
| Ren Xue Africa | Exclusively for General Support Ren Xue Africa | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $493,012 | $1,960,284 | $1,676,336 | $1,245,131 | 5 | $1,675,978 | $5,055 | $21,701 |
| 2024 | $209,064 | $4,161 | $272,664 | $45,066 | 3 | $272,664 | — | $16,299 |
| 2023 | $477,567 | $1,952,087 | $1,615,086 | $1,338,420 | 7 | $1,615,086 | — | $13,808 |
| 2022 | $140,566 | $687,725 | $612,085 | $577,550 | 6 | $612,085 | — | $5,060 |
| 2021 | $64,926 | $719,000 | $716,020 | $676,653 | 5 | $716,020 | — | $3,124 |
| 2020 | $61,946 | $652,110 | $613,174 | $596,160 | 1 | — | — | $2,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Ren Xue International Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc is led by Sarah A Hinds, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah A Hinds
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Liu
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Chamales
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina MM King
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Melissa Kung (2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Libow MD (2020–2023) — Past President
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 Friends of Ren Xue International Inc
How much does Friends of Ren Xue International Inc give each year?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
What is Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's median grant in 2025 was $36,100, and its average grant was $249,026, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Friends of Ren Xue International Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's largest grantees?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ren Xue International ($672,246), Ren Xue Centre Australasia ($477,485) and Ren Xue of Americas ($36,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of Ren Xue International Inc?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc reported $493K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Friends of Ren Xue International Inc?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Orinda, CA. It holds $493K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Ren Xue International Inc operate?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's EIN?
Friends of Ren Xue International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4347331. 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 April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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