J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manhasset, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $157,890 to organizations including schools, universities, and community organizations.
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc gave $158K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,890
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,895
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,173,725
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Katy Pi
Mailing address: 22 Brighton Road North, Manhasset, NY 11030
Phone: (212) 594-0065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Browning School ($37K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 122 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went primarily to New York recipients: 91% of grant dollars went to New York, 9% to Rhode Island, and less than 1% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2022) to $217K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Browning School New York, NY | General Donation | $37,300 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Donation | $31,250 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Donation | $14,304 |
| TZU Chi Foundation Flushing, NY | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Chan Meditation Center Elmhurst, NY | General Donation | $10,000 |
| China AIDS Fund Inc Flushing, NY | General Donation | $10,000 |
| The Spence School New York, NY | General Donation | $8,136 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Donation | $7,500 |
| Chinese-American Planning Council New York, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Greater NY Chinese Dollars Whitestone, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,173,725 | $267,870 | $183,422 | $157,890 | 20 | $157,890 | $79,761 | $189,866 |
| 2023 | $4,120,091 | $109,954 | $192,736 | $164,000 | 20 | $164,000 | $58,527 | $180,058 |
| 2022 | $4,233,674 | $103,679 | $183,657 | $154,111 | 27 | $154,111 | $57,615 | $189,550 |
| 2021 | $4,317,376 | $202,493 | $251,059 | $217,435 | 26 | $217,435 | $52,106 | $214,553 |
| 2020 | $4,366,592 | $151,152 | $243,168 | $215,894 | 29 | — | $68,422 | $212,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Browning School describes its mission as college preparation for boys, while The Spence School says it prepares girls and young women for lifelong learning and purposeful engagement. China AIDS Fund says it works to combat HIV/AIDS in China and support children there. The Chinese-American Planning Council describes its mission as promoting social and economic empowerment in Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $157,890. Grants ranged from $100 to $37,300, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $37,300 to The Browning School, $31,250 to Columbia University, $14,304 to Brown University, and $10,000 each to Tzu Chi Foundation, Chan Meditation Center, and China AIDS Fund.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: It accepts unsolicited requests. The filing instructs applicants to contact Katy Pi and submit a written form, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and the organization’s purpose. It lists no applicable deadlines or award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katy Pi as president/director and Jerry Pi as vice president.
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc is led by Katy Pi, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katy Pi
President & Director
Vice President & Secretary → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Pi
Vice President
Assistant Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Pi (2020–2022) — President & Director
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 J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc
How much does J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc give each year?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc gave $158K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $164K across 20 grants.
What is J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,895, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc give grants?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Flushing, NY (5 grants) and Manhasset, NY (2 grants).
Does J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Browning School ($37,300), Columbia University ($31,250) and Brown University ($14,304), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission. The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Browning School describes its mission as college preparation for boys, while The Spence School says it prepares girls and young women for lifelong learning and purposeful engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3763561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). J & K Pi Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-and-k-pi-family-foundation-inc-morg_8bee5c59dade4945b4cf7e1a26083abe
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