Jack Lin Family Foundation

FOSTER CITY, CA EIN: 27-1150114

Jack Lin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FOSTER CITY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $186K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $15K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$186K

-0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$10K

+35.7% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-9.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack Lin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jack Lin Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $26K (62%)

New York $15K (36%)

Washington $1K (2%)

States

California New York Washington

Cities

BellevueBerkeleyEast HillsFlushingLos AltosLos GatosMountain ViewSan FranciscoSan Jose

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$186,299	$186,494	$177,614
Revenue	$15,214	$19,513	$4,921
Expenses	$15,409	$10,633	$9,258
Qualifying Distributions	$15,409	$10,633	$9,258
Net Investment Income	$15,214	$9,513	$4,921
Distributable Amount	$12,728	$11,620	$10,544

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include National Women's League of New York ($3,000), Ghee Kung Tong Supreme Lodge - Chin ($2,000), Sino American Heritage Foundation ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
YMCA of San Francisco Association O San Francisco, CA	To promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility across the communities it serves. Their mission focuses on supporting individuals and families, empowering youth to realize their full potential, promoting healthier lifestyles, and fostering a sense of social responsibility and community involvement.	$1,000
Ghee Kung Tong Supreme Lodge - Chin San Francisco, CA	To families in San Francisco county by offering a variety of programs aimed at: (1) cultural awareness; (2) educational assistance; (3) food & clothing; (4) mentoring and (5) providing wellness through spiritual, emotional, physical and educational development.	$2,000
Sino American Heritage Foundation Los Altos, CA	To commemorate the revolutionary history of the Republic of China founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and the 1937 Sino-Japanese War. To celebrate the Taiwan Retrocession, and to pass down to the next generation the mission of the Republic of China.	$2,000
National Women's League of New York East Hills, NY	To improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families in New York City through volunteerism. It develops and implements community programs that provide life skills, promote diversity, and build members' leadership abilities through hands-on experience.	$3,000
National Council Of Associations Of Bellevue, WA	To preserve and promote Chinese culture and language through supporting member schools. It also aims to promote mutual understanding, respect, and diversity in schools through cultural exchange, represent member schools in national and international affairs, and foster the development of Chinese language and culture education.	$1,000
Chinese Seniors United Association Los Gatos, CA	To encourage and support senior citizens in maintaining independence over their retirement years with dignity and respect by providing prudent, healthy, entertaining activities.	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JACK LIN	President & CEO	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack Lin Family Foundation?

Jack Lin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FOSTER CITY, CA. It holds $186K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Jack Lin Family Foundation?

As of 2025, Jack Lin Family Foundation holds $186K in total assets with $15K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $10K in 2025.

Where does Jack Lin Family Foundation operate?

Jack Lin Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Washington.

What size grants does Jack Lin Family Foundation award?

In 2025, Jack Lin Family Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jack Lin Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jack Lin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.