Golden Sun Foundation
Golden Sun Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $27K.
Golden Sun Foundation at a glance
In short: Golden Sun Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,000
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +194.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $206,892
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Golden Sun Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CRU ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Golden Sun Foundation gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $669 (2022) to $3K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,892 | $26,865 | $21,255 | $2,000 | 1 | $21,004 | $26,614 | $9,568 |
| 2023 | $201,482 | $18,027 | $19,459 | $2,040 | 3 | $19,172 | $18,027 | $9,766 |
| 2022 | $203,000 | $20,637 | $11,505 | $669 | 2 | $11,061 | $20,637 | $9,671 |
| 2021 | $193,366 | $31,969 | $10,601 | $1,021 | 2 | — | $31,969 | $8,128 |
| 2020 | $170,486 | $13,538 | $16,073 | $3,000 | 3 | — | $13,538 | $7,960 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden Sun Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden Sun Foundation is led by Helen Hong Chen, CEO & CFO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Hong Chen
CEO & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 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 Golden Sun Foundation
How much does Golden Sun Foundation give each year?
Golden Sun Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is Golden Sun Foundation?
Golden Sun Foundation reported $207K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Golden Sun Foundation operate?
Golden Sun Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida.
What is Golden Sun Foundation's EIN?
Golden Sun Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3936540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Golden Sun Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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