James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation
The James and Cecilia Tse Ying Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in food assistance, religious services, youth and community assistance, public communication, and education.
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation at a glance
In short: James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation gave $231K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Nevada. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,100
- +284.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,110
- +207.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,639,720
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4790 Caughlin Parkway 505, Reno, NV 89519
Phone: (775) 746-8875
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Northern Nevada ($100K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 46 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Nevada 45%, Hawaii 26%, California 22%, Mississippi 4%, and Minnesota 2%. The listed grants also included recipients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 264% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $547K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada Sparks, NV | For Food Insecurity Assistance. | $100,000 |
| Hour of Power Ministries Garden Grove, CA | For Religious Support Services. | $50,000 |
| Hawai'i Foodbank Lhue, HI | For Food Insecurity Assistance. | $50,000 |
| Church of the Crossroads Corinth, MS | For Religious Support Services. | $10,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc EWA Beach Oahu, HI | For Community Assistance for Youth in Hawaii. | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio Saint Paul, MN | For Support of Public Communication. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | For Community Assistance in Western Nevada. | $3,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | For Educational Services. | $2,000 |
| School Year Abroad North Andover, MA | For Educational Services. | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter, NH | For Educational Services. | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,639,720 | $403,395 | $313,895 | $231,100 | 10 | $272,497 | $361,997 | $366,363 |
| 2024 | $1,569,714 | $742,066 | $135,600 | $60,100 | 8 | $97,850 | $704,316 | $312,279 |
| 2023 | $963,485 | $79,583 | $113,212 | $41,100 | 7 | $77,156 | $43,527 | $264,281 |
| 2022 | $995,182 | $72,505 | $121,970 | $63,500 | 9 | $89,669 | $46,336 | $262,577 |
| 2021 | $1,044,647 | $264,453 | $611,955 | $546,667 | 12 | $579,167 | $231,665 | $286,318 |
| 2020 | $1,391,861 | $55,424 | $548,879 | $480,267 | 9 | — | $21,915 | $245,268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation reported a distributable amount of $366K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of purposes. For example, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada describes its mission as “Feeding the hungry today and solving hunger for tomorrow through community partnership.” Hale Kipa says it works to strengthen and encourage youth, families, and communities. Minnesota Public Radio describes its mission as amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire. The foundation also supported educational organizations, including Wellesley College, whose stated mission is to provide a liberal arts education for women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $231,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest reported grants were $100,000 to Food Bank of Northern Nevada for food insecurity assistance, $50,000 to Hawai‘i Foodbank for food insecurity assistance, and $50,000 to Hour of Power Ministries for religious support services. Other grants included $10,000 to Church of the Crossroads for religious support services; $10,000 to Hale Kipa for youth community assistance in Hawaii; and $5,000 to Minnesota Public Radio for public communication. The foundation also gave $3,000 to Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, $2,000 to Wellesley College, $1,000 to School Year Abroad, and $100 to Phillips Exeter Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charlene C Ying, Cecilia T Ying, John J Ying, and James W Ying as co-trustees.
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlene C. Ying
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $80K (2025)
Cecilia T. Ying
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James W. Ying
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John J. Ying
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Charlene C Ying (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation
How much does James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation give each year?
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation gave $231K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 8 grants.
What is James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's typical grant size?
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $23,110, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation give grants?
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (26%) and California (22%).
Does James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Educational Services." (3 grants).
Who are James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's largest grantees?
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of Northern Nevada ($100,000), Hour of Power Ministries ($50,000) and Hawai'i Foodbank ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation?
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $272K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $366K (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 James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of purposes. For example, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada describes its mission as “Feeding the hungry today and solving hunger for tomorrow through community partnership.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's EIN?
James and Cecilia TSE Ying Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4149503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James and Cecilia TSE Ying 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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