Living Stream Foundation International
Living Stream Foundation International is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $10K.
Living Stream Foundation International at a glance
In short: Living Stream Foundation International gave $10K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,600
- +39.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,920
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $660,802
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Living Stream Foundation International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joshua Kingdom Ministries ($3K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Living Stream Foundation International gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kingdom Ministries Campbell, CA | General Operation Fund | $3,000 |
| Charis Bible School Woodland park, CO | Bible School | $2,800 |
| GIU Ministries Fremont, CA | General Fund | $1,800 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries Woodland Prk, CO | General Operation Fund | $1,000 |
| Heart of Vision Ministiries Colorado Spring, CO | Bible study materials | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660,802 | $103,473 | $61,169 | $9,600 | 5 | $27,140 | $9,913 | $34,385 |
| 2023 | $618,498 | $100,679 | $53,633 | $6,895 | 4 | $30,526 | $20,040 | $38,368 |
| 2022 | $571,452 | $144,466 | $65,875 | $6,031 | 4 | $27,802 | — | $34,776 |
| 2021 | $492,861 | $84,860 | $39,136 | $5,423 | 5 | — | $8,005 | $24,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Living Stream Foundation International reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Stream Foundation International is led by Jason Sheu, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Sheu
CEO
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ming Sheu
CFO
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Living Stream Foundation International
How much does Living Stream Foundation International give each year?
Living Stream Foundation International gave $10K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 4 grants.
What is Living Stream Foundation International's typical grant size?
Living Stream Foundation International's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $1,920, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Living Stream Foundation International give grants?
Living Stream Foundation International gives mostly in Colorado: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (50%).
Does Living Stream Foundation International give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Living Stream Foundation International's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Living Stream Foundation International's largest grantees?
Living Stream Foundation International's largest 2024 grantees include Joshua Kingdom Ministries ($3,000), Charis Bible School ($2,800) and GIU Ministries ($1,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Living Stream Foundation International?
Living Stream Foundation International reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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.
What is Living Stream Foundation International's EIN?
Living Stream Foundation International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1588300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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