King Forest Foundation
King Forest Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Clara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $208. Net investment income was $1K.
King Forest Foundation at a glance
In short: King Forest Foundation gave $208 across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $208), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $208
- -90.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $208
- -71.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $208
- Total assets
- $4,436,386
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who King Forest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was McDonalds High School ($208).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How King Forest Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2023 to 2026. 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 $208 (2026) to $122K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $208.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDonalds High School San Jose, CA | Charitble Contribution | $208 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,436,386 | $1,299 | $14,603 | $208 | 1 | $12,178 | $1,299 |
| 2025 | $4,432,516 | $741 | $27,427 | $2,210 | 3 | $27,427 | $1,302 |
| 2024 | $4,437,679 | $255,266 | $24,017 | $4,040 | 1 | $24,017 | $254,343 |
| 2023 | $4,184,542 | $-1,843,335 | $121,632 | $2,700 | 1 | $121,632 | $2,224 |
| 2022 | $6,175,380 | $-322,288 | $157,297 | $122,339 | 2 | $157,297 | $8,920 |
| 2021 | $6,628,919 | $625,776 | $28,155 | $976 | 2 | — | $620,776 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
King Forest Foundation is led by Dongyan Wang, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dongyan Wang
CEO
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo Lin
CFO
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about King Forest Foundation
How much does King Forest Foundation give each year?
King Forest Foundation gave $208 across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is King Forest Foundation?
King Forest Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What is King Forest Foundation?
King Forest Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Clara, CA. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does King Forest Foundation operate?
King Forest Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Nevada.
What is King Forest Foundation's EIN?
King Forest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5345935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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