Mao Family Foundation
Mao Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milpitas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $590K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $11K.
Mao Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mao Family Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,000
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,667
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $590,065
- +132.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mao Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zen Martial Arts Foundation ($15K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mao Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2500% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 159% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Martial Arts Foundation San Jose, CA | To cultivate inner harmony and physical excellence through the practice of traditional martial arts. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and disciplined environment where students of all ages can develop their skills, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. Through a blend of ancient techniques and modern training methods, we aim to foster a sense of balance, respect, and mindfulness both on and off the mat. Our goal is to inspire individuals to unlock their full potential, embrace a lifestyle of continuous improvement, and contribute positively to their communities. We deeply appreciate not only the monetary gift, but also the love and faith which prompted your giving. | $15,000 |
| Duan Zhao Nan Chinese Opera Art Fou San Jose, CA | To carry forward the fine traditions of Chinese culture, we will conduct international cultural exchange and cooperation with art performances, art exhibitions, academic forums and other activities on a regular basis every year to promote the brilliant civilization left behind by Chinese Arts and History. | $10,000 |
| Guan Yin Buddhist Lotus Society Union City, CA | For the Guan Yin Buddhist Lotus Society benefits religion-related, spiritual development, focusing specifically on buddhist programs. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,065 | $362,452 | $26,164 | $26,000 | 3 | $26,164 | $11,259 | $16,420 |
| 2024 | $253,777 | $218,705 | $16,044 | $16,000 | 2 | $16,044 | $4,248 | $5,148 |
| 2023 | $51,116 | $10,000 | $11,898 | $11,849 | 4 | $11,898 | — | $2,886 |
| 2022 | $53,014 | — | $1,020 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,020 | — | $2,622 |
| 2021 | $54,034 | — | $8,010 | $8,000 | 3 | — | — | $2,887 |
| 2020 | $62,044 | — | $4,010 | $4,000 | 2 | — | — | $3,208 |
| 2019 | $66,054 | — | $2,607 | $1,500 | 2 | — | — | $3,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mao Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mao Family Foundation is led by Shuang Mao, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shuang Mao
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Xiang Mao
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Desalazar (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mao Family Foundation
How much does Mao Family Foundation give each year?
Mao Family Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is Mao Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mao Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mao Family Foundation give grants?
Mao Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Mao Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mao Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Mao Family Foundation?
Mao Family Foundation reported $590K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mao Family Foundation's EIN?
Mao Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1548443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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