H Squared Foundation
H Squared Foundation is a private foundation, based in Solon, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $689.
H Squared Foundation at a glance
In short: H Squared Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,196
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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 H Squared Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was En-Yong Foundation ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How H Squared Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 775% 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| En-Yong Foundation Milpitas, CA | To support en young foundations' mission to help people in need. | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,196 | $689 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $689 | $129 |
| 2023 | $2,507 | $1,148 | — | — | — | — | $26 | $91 |
| 2022 | $1,359 | $2,624 | $2,600 | — | — | — | $24 | $82 |
| 2021 | $1,334 | $4,222 | $4,200 | — | — | — | $22 | $80 |
| 2020 | $1,312 | $21 | — | — | — | — | $21 | $76 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Squared Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
H Squared Foundation is led by Joseph Tzeng, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Tzeng
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Griswold Baker Hostetler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Schlather
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 H Squared Foundation
How much does H Squared Foundation give each year?
H Squared Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is H Squared Foundation?
H Squared Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does H Squared Foundation operate?
H Squared Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is H Squared Foundation's EIN?
H Squared Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1914017. 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
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