Goji Foundation
Goji Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $21K.
Goji Foundation at a glance
In short: Goji Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,591
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,099
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,836
- Total assets
- $1,031,652
- +86.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (41% 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 Goji Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shin Shin Educational Foundation ($5K). Together the top 6 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Goji Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shin Shin Educational Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Table Tennis Club San Jose, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Village Enterprises Portland, OR | Village Enterprises | $5,000 |
| After School Association of Taiwan | Charitable Contribution | $4,671 |
| Yangming Home for the Disabled | Charitable Contribution | $4,670 |
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | Charitable Contribution | $250 |
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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 | $1,031,652 | $520,562 | $69,806 | $24,591 | 6 | $69,806 | $20,562 | $45,688 |
| 2024 | $554,618 | $42,022 | $56,198 | $30,371 | 6 | $56,198 | $27,022 | $25,712 |
| 2023 | $568,304 | $602,000 | $33,696 | $10,000 | 1 | $33,696 | — | $18,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goji Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goji Foundation is led by Kenneth Lee, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Lee
CEO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lin
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Goji Foundation
How much does Goji Foundation give each year?
Goji Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is Goji Foundation's typical grant size?
Goji Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,836, and its average grant was $4,099, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goji Foundation give grants?
Goji Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Oregon (20%).
Who are Goji Foundation's largest grantees?
Goji Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shin Shin Educational Foundation ($5,000), Table Tennis Club ($5,000) and Village Enterprises ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Goji Foundation?
Goji Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Goji Foundation's EIN?
Goji Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0511392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023–2025
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