KVSS Foundation
KVSS Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $868K in total assets. In 2026, it made $38K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $442K.
KVSS Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $868,236
- +98.1% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $467,482
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $37,882
- +58.8% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $37,675
- +61.3% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who KVSS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How KVSS Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 123% 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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. | $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 | $868,236 | $467,482 | $37,675 | — | — | $37,882 | $441,899 | $30,674 |
| 2025 | $438,283 | $461,261 | $23,356 | $500 | 1 | $23,854 | $351,221 | $4,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KVSS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KVSS Foundation is led by Minghung Lee, CEO on every filing since 2025; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Minghung Lee
CEO
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yiju Lin
Secretary
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "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 KVSS Foundation
How large is KVSS Foundation?
KVSS Foundation reported $868K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does KVSS Foundation operate?
KVSS Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is KVSS Foundation's EIN?
KVSS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3027148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
Live grants for the work KVSS Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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