Hu Institute Foundation Corp
Hu Institute Foundation Corp is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $702K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $409.
Hu Institute Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: Hu Institute Foundation Corp gave $38K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $13K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $38,075
- -35.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,692
- -35.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $701,850
- +226.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Hu Institute Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Silicon Valley Tsinghua Network ($1K). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($37,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hu Institute Foundation Corp gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 713% 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 2018 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2018) to $59K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $37,000 |
| Silicon Valley Tsinghua Network San Jose, CA | grant for social impact activities | $1,000 |
| Harkon Estate and Gardens Saratoga, CA | Culture and local historic landmark | $75 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $701,850 | $299,779 | $43,021 | $38,075 | 3 | $38,075 | $409 | — |
| 2022 | $215,147 | $6,139 | $69,391 | $59,410 | 3 | $69,391 | — | $9,737 |
| 2021 | $585,956 | $278,547 | $12,867 | $12,147 | 7 | $12,147 | $33,057 | $23,920 |
| 2020 | $483,594 | $35,585 | $52,479 | $51,139 | 7 | — | $35,585 | $21,668 |
| 2018 | $114,876 | $156,692 | $7,499 | $5,600 | 2 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hu Institute Foundation Corp is led by Rongxiang Hu, President since 2022 (on filings since 2018); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rongxiang Hu
President
President & Chairman of the Board → President & Chairman, 2020
President & Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fonda hu
CFO & Director
CFO & Board of Director → CFO & Director, 2020
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hu
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Board of Director → Vice President & Director, 2020
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yan Song
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Board of Director → Secretary & Director, 2020
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rongqiang Hu (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2023. "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 Hu Institute Foundation Corp
How much does Hu Institute Foundation Corp give each year?
Hu Institute Foundation Corp gave $38K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $59K across 3 grants.
What is Hu Institute Foundation Corp's typical grant size?
Hu Institute Foundation Corp's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,692, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hu Institute Foundation Corp give grants?
Hu Institute Foundation Corp gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Hu Institute Foundation Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Hu Institute Foundation Corp's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hu Institute Foundation Corp?
Hu Institute Foundation Corp reported $702K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What is Hu Institute Foundation Corp?
Hu Institute Foundation Corp is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Saratoga, CA. It holds $702K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Hu Institute Foundation Corp's EIN?
Hu Institute Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0922662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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