Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation

SAN JOSE, CA EIN: 20-1332295

Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $23K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

+33.3% YoY

Grant Count

3

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+33.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $23K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

San FranciscoSouth Lake TahoeStanfordTahoe City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$565K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,391,825$2,456,155$2,397,303
Revenue$89,972$84,219$6,656
Expenses$140,799$38,432$25,913
Qualifying Distributions$157,491$1,977,683$25,913
Net Investment Income$22,635$84,219$6,595
Distributable Amount$24,581$96,828$116,793

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K1 grants20201 grants20212 grants20223 grants20233 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

STANFORD FUND$2KTAHOE FUND$1KKEEP TAHOE BLUE$1K

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stanford Fund ($2,000), Tahoe Fund ($1,000), Keep Tahoe Blue ($1,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
STANFORD FUND STANFORD, CAFOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE OF ALL STANFORD STUDENTS, INCLUDING THEIR OWN.$2,000
TAHOE FUND TAHOE CITY, CATO BE A MAJOR SOURCE OF PRIVATE FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS AROUND THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FOREST HEALTH, LAKE CLARITY, SUSTAINABLE RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION AND STEWARDSHIP.$1,000
KEEP TAHOE BLUE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CATO FOCUS ON WATER QUALITY AND ITS CLARITY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF A PRISTINE LAKE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JINSHAN LIPresident10
CECILIA X ZHAOSecretary10

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation?

Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation?

As of 2024, Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation holds $2.4M in total assets with $90K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $4K in 2024.

Where does Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation operate?

Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation award?

In 2024, Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation's EIN?

Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1332295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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