Joseph TSE Foundation
Joseph TSE Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Glen Rock, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $75K.
Joseph TSE Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph TSE Foundation gave $128K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,000
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,222
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,203,133
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph TSE Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zigen Fund ($28K). Together the top 9 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph TSE Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2025) to $186K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zigen Fund Flushing, NY | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Children of Cross Border Pediatrics New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic Found New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Parents Helping Parents San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| China Institute New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| El Pozo De Vida Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| People for Guatemala Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Education Foundation Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Helping Honduras Kids Wooldand Park, CO | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,203,133 | $145,929 | $227,792 | $128,000 | 9 | $128,000 | $75,369 |
| 2024 | $3,796,005 | $165,448 | $253,950 | $153,000 | 9 | $153,000 | $93,010 |
| 2023 | $3,538,141 | $221,177 | $228,088 | $133,500 | 9 | $133,500 | $59,243 |
| 2022 | $3,535,877 | $105,885 | $248,193 | $161,000 | 10 | $161,000 | $44,108 |
| 2021 | $3,861,723 | $4,134,009 | $263,643 | $186,000 | 10 | $186,000 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph TSE Foundation is led by Fern Hsu Tse, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fern Hsu Tse
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2021) → $29K (2025)
Margaret H. Mow
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony S. Hsu
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Kao (2020) — Secretary
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 $29K, to Fern Hsu TSE (President).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph TSE Foundation
How much does Joseph TSE Foundation give each year?
Joseph TSE Foundation gave $128K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 9 grants.
What is Joseph TSE Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph TSE Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph TSE Foundation give grants?
Joseph TSE Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Joseph TSE Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph TSE Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph TSE Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph TSE Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Zigen Fund ($28,000), Children of Cross Border Pediatrics ($20,000) and Chinatown Health Clinic Found ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph TSE Foundation?
Joseph TSE Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $146K.
What is Joseph TSE Foundation?
Joseph TSE Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Glen Rock, NJ. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Joseph TSE Foundation's EIN?
Joseph TSE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2595083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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