Mao Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILPITAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $4K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$254K
+396.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$16K
+35.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+170.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mao Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mao Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mao Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILPITAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $253,777 | $51,116 | $53,014 |
| Revenue | $218,705 | $10,000 | — |
| Expenses | $16,044 | $11,898 | $1,020 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,044 | $11,898 | $1,020 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,248 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $5,148 | $2,886 | $2,622 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Duan Zhao Nan Chinese Opera Art Fou ($15,000), Guan Yin Buddhist Lotus Society ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHUANG MAO | President & CEO | — | — |
| XIANG MAO | Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mao Family Foundation?
Mao Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILPITAS, CA. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mao Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Mao Family Foundation holds $254K in total assets with $219K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $16K in 2024.
Where does Mao Family Foundation operate?
Mao Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Mao Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Mao Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mao Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mao Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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