Haaja Foundation
Haaja Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Altos, California. Its 2026 filing reports 20 grants totaling $510,298, including support for churches, religious organizations, humanitarian aid, and arts and medical-mission organizations.
Haaja Foundation at a glance
In short: Haaja Foundation gave $510K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $26K), top state Ohio. 45% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $510,298
- +160.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,515
- +134.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,194,058
- +314.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Haaja Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 Main St 1209, Los Altos, CA 94023
Phone: (408) 607-7701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haaja Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund PIF ($205K). Together the top 10 received $452K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 69 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. By recipient state, the largest shares were Ohio (40%), California (26%), Maryland (12%), Texas (6%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Haaja Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 1742% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $510K (2026). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $510K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund PIF Cincinnati, OH | To help donors maximize their generosity through our donor-advised fund, called the Giving Account. | $204,848 |
| Valley Church Cupertino, CA | Making disciples who know God, who are becoming like Christ and who are working to make Him known in Silicon Valley and beyond. | $60,750 |
| Grace Life Church Catonsville, MD | To help you encounter God. No matter where you are in life, we believe everyone deserves to have their lives radically transformed by the finished work of Jesus! | $60,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | To glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of his Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. | $31,200 |
| TransformAsia Aurora, CO | To share the love of Christ, plant churches, and train local leaders. | $25,000 |
| Ascendo Foundation Los Altos, CA | To directly support seniors, adults and children to improve mental and emotional wellbeing through a variety of engagements in technology, music and art. | $20,000 |
| New Community Church Chicago, IL | To fulfill the Great Commission by making mature disciples through the church of Jesus Christ. | $20,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Chino, CA | To open the door for local pastors and churches to share the love of Jesus Christ by serving. Our mission is to build and serve. | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Chapel Se Leesburg, VA | To fulfill the commission that Jesus Christ gave to His followers to go into the world and make disciples of all people. Our purpose is to save the lost and to build up and encourage those who are already believers. We pledge to our viewers & supporters to take all the Gospel to all the world and to all generations. | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | To the aid of the worlds poor, sick, and suffering, helping meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing Gods love through His Son, Jesus Christ. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,194,058 | $1,982,619 | $548,280 | $510,298 | 20 | $548,280 | $1,959,107 | $398,602 |
| 2025 | $529,570 | $198,726 | $208,151 | $195,900 | 18 | $208,151 | $134,046 | $245,096 |
| 2024 | $538,995 | $312,570 | $132,048 | $129,300 | 16 | $132,048 | $195,935 | $134,159 |
| 2023 | $358,473 | $138,420 | $30,143 | $27,700 | 6 | $30,143 | $47,399 | $61,826 |
| 2022 | $250,196 | $178,318 | $55,422 | $53,685 | 9 | $55,422 | $58,105 | $49,191 |
| 2021 | $127,300 | $72,109 | $20,517 | $19,000 | 9 | — | $14,147 | $26,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haaja Foundation reported a distributable amount of $399K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations with Christian missions: Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip godly servant-leaders to proclaim the Word and build up the body of Christ worldwide, while Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
The foundation also supported arts organizations. San Jose Symphonic Choir says it works to enrich, educate, and entertain audiences and promote choral music in the San Jose area; San Francisco Symphony says it serves audiences and communities through musical performance. Luke Christian Medical Mission says its mission is to call more Christians and churches to support medical mission work. Another grant supported Ascendo Foundation, whose stated purpose is to improve mental and emotional wellbeing for seniors, adults, and children through technology, music, and art.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $510,298. Grants ranged from $500 to $204,848, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest 2026 grants were $204,848 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund PIF, $60,750 to Valley Church, $60,000 to Grace Life Church, $31,200 to Dallas Theological Seminary, and $25,000 to TransformAsia. Other reported 2026 grants included $20,000 each to Ascendo Foundation and New Community Church; $10,000 each to Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, Cornerstone Chapel, Samaritan’s Purse, Temecula Valley Mandarin Baptist Church, Chinese Bible Mission, and San Jose Symphonic Choir; $7,500 to Luke Christian Medical Mission; and $5,000 to San Francisco Symphony.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists HUE K TRUONG as CEO and JING R LI as Secretary.
Haaja Foundation is led by Hue K. Truong, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Hue K. Truong
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jing R. Li
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Haaja Foundation
How much does Haaja Foundation give each year?
Haaja Foundation gave $510K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $196K across 18 grants.
What is Haaja Foundation's typical grant size?
Haaja Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,515, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Haaja Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Haaja Foundation give grants?
Haaja Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Haaja Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Haaja Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Haaja Foundation's largest grantees?
Haaja Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund PIF ($204,848), Valley Church ($60,750) and Grace Life Church ($60,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Haaja Foundation?
Haaja Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $548K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $399K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Haaja Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haaja Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Haaja Foundation's EIN?
Haaja Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2681051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Haaja 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Haaja Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/haaja-foundation-morg_48f0abc6b04d478a8b6eda2dc6664a58
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