Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS
NEHEMIAH INTERNATIONAL SERVICE is a public charity based in Cupertino, California. Formed in 2003, it describes its work as mobilizing overseas Christians, nurturing believers toward spiritual maturity, and helping build healthy materials and interpersonal relationships. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $370,950.
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS at a glance
In short: Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS gave $371K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,950
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +61.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,664
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,255,654
- -6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS
- Contact
Mailing address: 10339 Tula Lane, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408) 996-0746
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Myanmar Overseas Mocpi ($75K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 81 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 74% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 7%, Minnesota 5%, Wisconsin 4%, and an unspecified state 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2019) to $399K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar Overseas Mocpi Cupertino, CA | Ministry | $75,050 |
| North America Bible Institute Cupertino, CA | Education | $48,300 |
| Minorities for Christ Intern Sunnyvale, CA | Ministry | $30,000 |
| Ambassadors for Christ Inc Paradise, PA | Ministry | $20,000 |
| Sowers International Forest Lake, MN | Ministry | $20,000 |
| Chinese Christian Mission Petaluma, CA | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Chinese Theological Resourace Danville, CA | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellow Madison, WI | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Showers of Blessing Evangelis Fremont, CA | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Chinese En Fu Organization | Ministry | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,255,654 | $495,477 | $587,310 | $370,950 | 21 | $12,113 |
| 2024 | $1,347,487 | $435,102 | $474,270 | $295,320 | 13 | $41,564 |
| 2023 | $1,386,655 | $516,111 | $422,102 | $277,000 | 16 | $57,146 |
| 2022 | $1,292,646 | $599,395 | $585,174 | $306,800 | 15 | $-112 |
| 2021 | $1,278,425 | $625,333 | $535,722 | $399,000 | 16 | $82,605 |
| 2020 | $1,188,814 | $217,583 | $304,136 | $193,000 | 14 | $98,183 |
| 2019 | $1,275,367 | $402,201 | $338,869 | $161,200 | 13 | $47,936 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize overseas Christians, nurture believers toward spiritual maturity, and help build healthy materials and interpersonal relationships. Its program description also names establishing and building seminary training centers, and publishing and supporting individuals or organizations for Christian spiritual life growth.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied Christian missions. North America Bible Institute describes itself as an evangelical graduate school offering master’s degrees and master’s-level training for people serving in ministry and careers. Ambassadors for Christ says its mission is to evangelize and disciple Chinese students and professionals and equip them for Christian service. Chinese Christian Mission says it reaches out to Chinese communities worldwide through local evangelism and foreign missions, including missionaries, evangelism training, and literature. Operation Dawn describes its work as providing gospel-centered healing for people with drug addictions and establishing rehabilitation centers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization gave 21 grants totaling $370,950. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $75,050, with a median grant of $12,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $75,050 to Myanmar Overseas MOCPI for ministry; $48,300 to North America Bible Institute for education; $30,000 to Minorities for Christ Intern for ministry; and $20,000 each to Ambassadors for Christ and Sowers International for ministry. Chinese Christian Mission received $15,000 for ministry, and Operation Dawn received $12,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack Yuan as president, Anna Yuan as secretary, and James Wang and Ying-Chunn Chang as directors.
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS is led by Jack Yuan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Yuan
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wang
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ying-Chunn Chang
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Yuan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS
How much does Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS give each year?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS gave $371K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $295K across 13 grants.
What is Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's typical grant size?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $17,664, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS that year got $8K on average.
Where does Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS give grants?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (7%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cupertino, CA (2 grants) and Sunnyvale, CA (2 grants).
Does Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (16 grants).
Who are Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's largest grantees?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's largest 2025 grantees include Myanmar Overseas Mocpi ($75,050), North America Bible Institute ($48,300) and Minorities for Christ Intern ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $495K.
What does Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize overseas Christians, nurture believers toward spiritual maturity, and help build healthy materials and interpersonal relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's EIN?
Nehemiah International Service Incorporation NIS's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1671831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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