Moonlight Inspiration Foundation
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $615K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $5K.
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation at a glance
In short: Moonlight Inspiration Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), top state California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,100
- +78.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,020
- +78.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $614,578
- -11.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Moonlight Inspiration Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Monterey Bay Aquarium ($2K). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Moonlight Inspiration Foundation gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 139% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $160 (2021) to $5K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | To inspire conservation of the ocean. | $2,000 |
| School of Nursing UO Rochester Rochester, NY | To build on our pioneering tradition of unifying nursing education, research, and practice as we pursue excellence in clinical and scientific learning, discovery, and nursing care within an environment of diversity and inclusion. | $1,000 |
| United Way of South Nevada Las Vegas, NV | To unite our community to improve peoples lives. | $1,000 |
| New Jersey Institute for Disabiliti Edison, NJ | To the provision of comprehensive, superior, multi-faceted programs of service to individuals with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities and their families regardless of race, gender, creed, economic status or age. | $800 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA | To preserve, present, and enrich its world-renowned collection and sculpture garden. | $300 |
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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 | $614,578 | $3,802 | $86,154 | $5,100 | 5 | $82,952 | $5,308 | $59,775 |
| 2025 | $697,568 | $49,417 | $60,110 | $2,850 | 5 | $64,478 | $49,417 | $52,671 |
| 2024 | $705,904 | $39,111 | $45,000 | $3,057 | 4 | $44,818 | $39,111 | $40,273 |
| 2023 | $711,795 | $146,029 | $14,646 | $2,450 | 4 | $13,264 | $33,165 | $31,178 |
| 2022 | $580,396 | $336,570 | $13,773 | $1,740 | 3 | $16,829 | $4,355 | $19,697 |
| 2021 | $257,634 | $204,032 | $4,064 | $160 | 2 | — | $90,227 | $6,136 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moonlight Inspiration Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation is led by Kuangwen Wu, CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kuangwen Wu
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2025) → $24K (2026)
Vivian Juyueh Hsieh
CFO
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $24K, to Kuangwen Wu (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Moonlight Inspiration Foundation
How much does Moonlight Inspiration Foundation give each year?
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 5 grants.
What is Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's typical grant size?
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,020, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moonlight Inspiration Foundation give grants?
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Nevada (20%).
Does Moonlight Inspiration Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's largest grantees?
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Monterey Bay Aquarium ($2,000), School of Nursing UO Rochester ($1,000) and United Way of South Nevada ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Moonlight Inspiration Foundation?
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation reported $615K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's EIN?
Moonlight Inspiration Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4094612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026
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