Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation
The Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation is a private foundation based in City of Industry, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to California recipients, including charitable organizations and individual recipients.
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation gave $75K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,218
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $3,761
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,156,738
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 733 9Th Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91745
Phone: (626) 810-0688
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East West Culture and Art Foundation ($10K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($58,838), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East West Culture and Art Foundation Aliso Viejo, CA | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $58,838 |
| Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Chinese Association of West Covina West Covina, CA | Public Charity | $1,380 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,156,738 | $144,965 | $120,136 | $75,218 | 20 | $107,050 | $131,879 | $152,442 |
| 2023 | $3,122,526 | $3,122,526 | — | — | — | — | — | $7,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $75,218. Grants ranged from $588 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 to East West Culture and Art Foundation and $10,000 to an individual recipient; other listed grants included $5,000 to Pacific Symphony and grants to individual recipients for scholarships or hardship.
Pacific Symphony describes itself as a cultural organization serving Orange County through performances, broadcasts, education, and community engagement programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jin Zhao as chief executive officer, Danyang Zhao as secretary and chief financial officer, and Zhiling Guo as vice president.
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation is led by Jin Zhao, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jin Zhao
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danyang Zhao
Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zhiling Guo
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation
How much does Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation give each year?
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation gave $75K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,761, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation give grants?
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hardship" (14 grants), "Public Charity" (3 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include East West Culture and Art Foundation ($10,000), Pacific Symphony ($5,000) and Chinese Association of West Covina ($1,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($58,838), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation?
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's EIN?
Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4470752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Linda and Charles Zhao Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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