Grand Sun Foundation
Grand Sun Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable and educational organizations in California, including organizations working in mental health, health care, animal rescue, and education.
Grand Sun Foundation at a glance
In short: Grand Sun Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,001
- +566.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +233.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $539
- Total assets
- $177,002
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grand Sun Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3821 Clinton Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: (415) 652-1678
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grand Sun Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of San Francisco (USF) ($5K). Together the top 9 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grand Sun Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 174% 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 $2K (2024) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco (USF) San Francisco, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities Castro Valley, CA | Charitable | $1,280 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | Chritable | $1,000 |
| Jelly's Place San Pablo, CA | Charitable | $598 |
| UC San Francisco (UCSF) San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $480 |
| Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association Martinez, CA | Charitable | $260 |
| Saver San Pablo, CA | Charitable | $163 |
| Music and Performances Association Oakland, CA | Charitable | $120 |
| Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California San Jose, CA | Charitable | $100 |
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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 | $177,002 | $5,999 | $14,941 | $10,001 | 10 | $14,861 | $5,919 | $8,539 |
| 2024 | $180,607 | $5,779 | $3,846 | $1,500 | 5 | $3,844 | $5,779 | $8,515 |
| 2023 | $176,809 | $25,111 | $7,792 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,792 | $111 | $6,227 |
| 2022 | $164,451 | $164,972 | $5,521 | — | — | $5,521 | $10 | $5,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grand Sun Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of charitable and educational organizations. The Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities describes its mission as raising awareness of mental health within the Chinese community through advocacy, education, research, support, and services. Jelly’s Place says its primary exempt purpose is providing animal rescue, care, and adoptions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $10,001. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $539. Notable grants included $5,000 to the University of San Francisco for educational purposes, $1,280 to the Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities, $1,000 to Chinese Hospital, and $598 to Jelly’s Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yue Hua Cao as CEO and Yong Da Du as CFO.
Grand Sun Foundation is led by Yue Hua Cao, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yue Hua Cao
CEO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yong Da Du
CFO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Grand Sun Foundation
How much does Grand Sun Foundation give each year?
Grand Sun Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 5 grants.
What is Grand Sun Foundation's typical grant size?
Grand Sun Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $539, and its average grant was $1,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grand Sun Foundation give grants?
Grand Sun Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and San Pablo, CA (2 grants).
Does Grand Sun Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Grand Sun Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Grand Sun Foundation's largest grantees?
Grand Sun Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of San Francisco (USF) ($5,000), Chinese Hospital ($2,000 across 2 grants) and Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities ($1,280), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Sun Foundation?
Grand Sun Foundation reported $177K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grand Sun Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of charitable and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grand Sun Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grand Sun Foundation's EIN?
Grand Sun Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2523813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Grand Sun Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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