Jesy Foundation
Jesy Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its 2025 filing lists 27 grants totaling $160,000 to charitable organizations, including universities, hospitals, and organizations working in health and conservation.
Jesy Foundation at a glance
In short: Jesy Foundation gave $160K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,926
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,021,940
- -5.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (44% 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 Jesy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5665 Scenic Meadow Lane, San Jose, CA 95135
Phone: (408) 858-2888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jesy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was TZU Chi Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 44% of grant dollars, Massachusetts 19%, Iowa 9%, Pennsylvania 6%, and Oklahoma 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jesy Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $105K (2022) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TZU Chi Foundation San Jose, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Donation | $10,000 |
| MIT Annual Fund Cambridge, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tufts University Boston, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Pittsfield, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $5,000 |
| Standford University Standford, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,021,940 | $83,272 | $197,090 | $160,000 | 27 | $164,605 | $61,639 | $128,286 |
| 2024 | $2,135,759 | $132,583 | $175,941 | $142,000 | 25 | $144,958 | $101,600 | $129,161 |
| 2023 | $2,179,117 | $73,087 | $176,454 | $145,000 | 28 | $147,925 | $57,171 | $129,497 |
| 2022 | $2,282,484 | $56,644 | $143,353 | $105,000 | 18 | $108,430 | $35,449 | $135,085 |
| 2021 | $2,369,193 | $59,348 | $178,276 | $145,000 | 29 | — | $43,290 | $129,205 |
| 2020 | $2,488,121 | $84,626 | $181,393 | $152,500 | 27 | — | $59,578 | $135,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jesy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Blood Cancer United says its mission is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service missions. WWF says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $160,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 each to Tzu Chi Foundation and the American Red Cross, and $10,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to the MIT Annual Fund, Tufts University, UC San Diego Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society, World Wildlife Fund, Harvard Medical School, and UC Davis Foundation. Blood Cancer United also reported receiving $5,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ning Lee as President and Tu-Lien Lee as Secretary.
Jesy Foundation is led by Ning Lee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ning Lee
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tu-Lien Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jesy Foundation
How much does Jesy Foundation give each year?
Jesy Foundation gave $160K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $142K across 25 grants.
What is Jesy Foundation's typical grant size?
Jesy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,926, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jesy Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jesy Foundation give grants?
Jesy Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Iowa (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), San Jose, CA (2 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants) and Temple City, CA (2 grants).
Does Jesy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Jesy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (27 grants).
Who are Jesy Foundation's largest grantees?
Jesy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include TZU Chi Foundation ($15,000), American Red Cross ($15,000) and Brigham and Women's Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jesy Foundation?
Jesy Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jesy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Blood Cancer United says its mission is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jesy Foundation?
The foundation 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 Jesy Foundation's EIN?
Jesy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2156243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jesy 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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Grantable. (2026). Jesy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jesy-foundation-morg_b333b43f28644aa8a839e52216126842
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