HUY Viet Foundation
HUY Viet Foundation is a private foundation, based in Folsom, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $107K.
HUY Viet Foundation at a glance
In short: HUY Viet Foundation gave $28K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,500
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,167
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,378,393
- +0.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who HUY Viet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cornell University ($25K). Together the top 3 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HUY Viet Foundation gives
- Giving grew 450% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $28K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Dieu Nhan Buddhist Meditation Association Rescue, CA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Vietnanese Buddhist Meditation Congregation Inc Bonsall, CA | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,378,393 | $106,517 | $102,356 | $27,500 | 3 | $99,320 | $107,036 |
| 2025 | $1,374,232 | $150,402 | $94,848 | $27,000 | 3 | $94,650 | $153,218 |
| 2024 | $1,318,678 | $97,541 | $40,836 | $27,000 | 2 | $40,698 | $111,935 |
| 2023 | $1,261,973 | $33,357 | $13,789 | $5,000 | 2 | $10,710 | $30,416 |
| 2022 | $1,242,405 | $246,744 | $37,776 | $26,000 | 3 | $31,672 | $240,640 |
| 2021 | $1,033,437 | $273,628 | $34,418 | $25,000 | 4 | — | $269,957 |
| 2020 | $794,227 | $157,081 | $34,132 | $21,000 | 2 | — | $69,938 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HUY Viet Foundation is led by Phuong Thi Vu, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Phuong Thi Vu
CEO
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Viet Huy Ho
CFO
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 HUY Viet Foundation
How much does HUY Viet Foundation give each year?
HUY Viet Foundation gave $28K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
What is HUY Viet Foundation's typical grant size?
HUY Viet Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $9,167, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HUY Viet Foundation give grants?
HUY Viet Foundation gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%).
Does HUY Viet Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on HUY Viet Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is HUY Viet Foundation?
HUY Viet Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $107K.
What is HUY Viet Foundation's EIN?
HUY Viet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2509443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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