Jyar Family Foundation
Jyar Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Carlos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $86K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $23K.
Jyar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jyar Family Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,975
- -11.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,886
- -30.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $85,954
- -3.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Jyar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was River of Life Christian Church ($6K). Together the top 9 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jyar Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 225% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $46K (2022). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River of Life Christian Church Santa Clara, CA | For hope to consolidate the resources from the Chinese American community to help the less fortunate who may be unknown to parts of the world but are in great need of help so that they know they are not forgotten by the world. | $6,000 |
| Silver Lining Missions San Jose, CA | To serve vulnerable communities across Asia through family-based orphan care, free rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities, youth development programs, and emergency medical support. | $6,000 |
| ROLF River of Life Foundation Santa Clara, CA | To help the less fortunate who may be unknown to parts of the world but are in great need of help so that they know they are not forgotten by the world. It is also our wish that through the active charitable actions, our donors and supporters may gain appreciation and contentment of what they have and become happier persons. | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | For providing a service for Cornell alumni and friends who wish to make charitable gifts through the structure of a donor-advised fund. | $2,000 |
| Double Portion Media Santa Clara, CA | To mass media to create, produce and distribute various types of programs, including talk show, drama and general entertainment. These programs will reflect the multiculturalism of Silicon Valley while conveying a positive attitude. | $2,000 |
| Rol-Acts Nonprofit Corp Santa Clara, CA | To be an active participant in helping the impoverished and suffering. We hope to consolidate the resources from the Chinese American community to help the less fortunate who may be unknown to parts of the world but are in great need of help so that they know they are not forgotten by the world. | $1,975 |
| ROLA River of Life Christian Church Austin, TX | To consolidate the resources from the Chinese American community to help the less fortunate who may be unknown to parts of the world but are in great need of help so that they know they are not forgotten by the world. | $1,500 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School Belmont, CA | Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together. | $1,000 |
| Stream of Praise Music Ministries Tustin, CA | To utilize praise and worship, music composition and training as a conduit to spread the gospel, motivate, equip, and empower Christians, declaring Gods kingdom. To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential in God as productive and responsible individuals. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,954 | $33,682 | $36,203 | $25,975 | 9 | $36,203 | $23,470 | $16,125 |
| 2025 | $88,808 | $60,914 | $43,533 | $29,250 | 7 | $43,533 | $42,860 | $9,969 |
| 2024 | $75,914 | $39,535 | $49,102 | $39,490 | 9 | $49,102 | $22,622 | $8,590 |
| 2023 | $87,032 | $53,726 | $42,544 | $33,275 | 9 | $42,544 | $36,359 | $6,662 |
| 2022 | $70,510 | $56,504 | $55,306 | $45,610 | 11 | $55,306 | $40,929 | $8,826 |
| 2021 | $74,649 | $34,366 | $28,462 | $17,800 | 7 | — | $10,982 | $6,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jyar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jyar Family Foundation is led by Yuan-Chun Hsiao-Hsu, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Yuan-Chun Hsiao-Hsu
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Jui-Chieh Hsu
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Yuan-Chun Hsiao-Hsu (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Jyar Family Foundation
How much does Jyar Family Foundation give each year?
Jyar Family Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $29K across 7 grants.
What is Jyar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jyar Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,886, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jyar Family Foundation give grants?
Jyar Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Clara, CA (4 grants).
Does Jyar Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Jyar Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jyar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jyar Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include River of Life Christian Church ($6,000), Silver Lining Missions ($6,000) and ROLF River of Life Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jyar Family Foundation?
Jyar Family Foundation reported $86K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jyar Family Foundation's EIN?
Jyar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3034733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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