J Yang & Family Foundation
J Yang & Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Torrance, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and causes including a hospital cafeteria building project, Taiwanese culture, Asia Pacific studies, education, charity, and community services.
J Yang & Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J Yang & Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,997,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $90,786
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $58,676,202
- +734.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 Yang & Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19401 S Harborgate Way, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 533-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Yang & Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Torrance Memorial Med Hlthcare Foundati ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 87 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 10% to Guam, 1% to Washington, and less than 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Yang & Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $109K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). 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 $1.6M (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torrance Memorial Med Hlthcare Foundati Torrance, CA | For building Cafeteria | $750,000 |
| Taiwan Center Foundation Rosemead, CA | Taiwanese Culture | $610,000 |
| University of Guam Mangilao, GU | Support Asia PacificStudies | $200,000 |
| South Bay Batanic Garden Palos Verdes Penn, CA | Support of the Cultivate the future Campaign and operation | $150,000 |
| University of So Calif Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation San Dimas, CA | For Charity | $50,000 |
| Friends of Costco Guild Seattle, WA | Sponsor for children golf class | $23,000 |
| Chadwick School Palos Verdes Penn, CA | Education Fund | $20,000 |
| L A Mission Los Angeles, CA | Help homeless people | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Torrance, CA | Health & Disaster Service | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,676,202 | $6,447,868 | $2,450,429 | $1,997,300 | 22 | $2,150,231 | $5,950,890 |
| 2023 | $7,028,909 | — | $52,930 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $55,033,292 | $3,663,333 | $1,938,590 | $1,634,500 | 26 | $1,843,827 | $3,331,495 |
| 2021 | $53,313,684 | $6,537,384 | $2,285,056 | $1,952,000 | 19 | $2,076,218 | $1,328,546 |
| 2020 | $49,056,221 | $5,344,141 | $2,116,222 | $1,778,200 | 20 | — | $1,144,258 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for cultural, educational, health, charitable, and community-service purposes. Among its grantees, Taiwan Center Foundation describes its mission as fostering public knowledge and appreciation of Taiwanese culture and heritage, while Chinatown Service Center describes its mission as providing services and advocacy for immigrants and other communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,997,300 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $750,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $750,000 to Torrance Memorial Med Hlthcare Foundati for a cafeteria building project; $610,000 to Taiwan Center Foundation for Taiwanese culture; $200,000 to the University of Guam for Asia Pacific studies; $150,000 to South Bay Batanic Garden for its Cultivate the Future campaign and operation; and $100,000 to the University of Southern California for scholarships. Other 2024 recipients included Tzu Chi Foundation ($50,000), Friends of Costco Guild ($23,000), and Chadwick School ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jackson Yang as President & CEO; Julie Yang as Vice President; Peter Yang as Treasurer; Jennifer Yang as Chairman; and Frank Yang, Linda Yang, and Jimmy Yang as directors.
J Yang & Family Foundation is led by Jackson Yang, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackson Yang
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Yang
Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Frank Yang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jimmy Yang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Yang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Yang
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Yang
Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $158K, to Jennifer Yang (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about J Yang & Family Foundation
How much does J Yang & Family Foundation give each year?
J Yang & Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is J Yang & Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J Yang & Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $90,786, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Yang & Family Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does J Yang & Family Foundation give grants?
J Yang & Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Guam (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Palos Verdes Penn, CA (3 grants) and Torrance, CA (2 grants).
Does J Yang & Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of J Yang & Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Yang & Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J Yang & Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Torrance Memorial Med Hlthcare Foundati ($750,000), Taiwan Center Foundation ($610,000) and University of Guam ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Yang & Family Foundation?
J Yang & Family Foundation reported $58.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What does J Yang & Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for cultural, educational, health, charitable, and community-service purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Yang & Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Yang & Family Foundation's EIN?
J Yang & Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2628813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Yang & Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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