Nissi Foundation
Nissi Foundation is a private foundation based in Saratoga, California. Its 2024 grants included support for Christian evangelism, organizations addressing drug addiction, and other charitable organizations.
Nissi Foundation at a glance
In short: Nissi Foundation gave $138K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,505
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,584
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $382,198
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (16 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nissi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13983 Pike Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 206-8437
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nissi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was River of Life Christian Church ($36K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($285), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states included Washington, D.C. (9%), Georgia (6%), Washington (3%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nissi Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 29 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 361% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2020) to $156K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River of Life Christian Church Santa Clara, CA | Christian Evangelism | $35,985 |
| Cityteam Ministries San Jose, CA | Christian Evangelism | $19,480 |
| PayPal Givingfund Washington, DC | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $10,600 |
| World Christian Restaurant Power Springs, GA | Overcoming Addiction to Drugs | $8,684 |
| Gospel Operation International San Bruno, CA | Christian Evangelism | $6,200 |
| Glory Foundation San Jose, CA | Philanthropy Voluntarism and Grantmaking | $6,000 |
| Training Resource Institute San Jose, CA | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $6,000 |
| Tianyi Studios Corporation Newark, CA | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $6,000 |
| The Media Evangelism Association US Milpitas, CA | Christian Evangelism | $5,060 |
| The Tender Hearts Emmanuel Eternity Union City, CA | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $382,198 | $155,276 | $167,841 | $137,505 | 30 | $147,114 | $14,549 | $40,804 |
| 2023 | $392,698 | $243,625 | $187,562 | $156,426 | 23 | $167,043 | $13,106 | $37,686 |
| 2022 | $334,078 | $180,438 | $124,175 | $103,944 | 18 | $104,019 | $10,282 | $36,419 |
| 2021 | $278,515 | $159,201 | $131,730 | $111,147 | 22 | $111,172 | $8,643 | $34,251 |
| 2020 | $246,752 | $90,004 | $100,305 | $78,865 | 23 | — | $8,589 | $34,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nissi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant records list purposes including Christian evangelism, overcoming drug addiction, philanthropy and grantmaking, and supporting grantees’ missions.
The grantees describe a range of activities. CityTeam Ministries says its mission is to restore lives and rebuild communities through food, shelter, clothing, training, and spiritual transformation. U Channel Foundation says it serves the Chinese community through TV and online programs promoting positive cultural and spiritual influences. Silver Lining Missions says it plans to assist organizations serving needy children and orphans, and to provide assistance directly. Double Portion Media describes itself as producing and distributing media programs reflecting Silicon Valley’s multiculturalism and conveying a positive attitude.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $137,505. The median grant was $2,000; grants ranged from $15 to $35,985.
Among the largest awards were $35,985 to River of Life Christian Church for Christian evangelism; $19,480 to CityTeam Ministries for Christian evangelism; $10,600 to PayPal GivingFund to support its mission; $8,684 to World Christian Restaurant for overcoming drug addiction; and $6,200 to Gospel Operation International for Christian evangelism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David K Yim as CEO and Kar K Yim as Secretary/CFO.
Nissi Foundation is led by David K. Yim, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David K. Yim
CEO
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kar K. Yim
Secretary & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kar K. Tan (2020–2023) — Secretary & CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Nissi Foundation
How much does Nissi Foundation give each year?
Nissi Foundation gave $138K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 23 grants.
What is Nissi Foundation's typical grant size?
Nissi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,584, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nissi Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Nissi Foundation give grants?
Nissi Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (6 grants), Santa Clara, CA (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Milpitas, CA (2 grants).
Does Nissi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Nissi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Evangelism" (15 grants) and "To Support the Mission of the Organization" (13 grants).
Who are Nissi Foundation's largest grantees?
Nissi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include River of Life Christian Church ($35,985), Cityteam Ministries ($19,480) and PayPal Givingfund ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($285), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nissi Foundation?
Nissi Foundation reported $382K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nissi Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant records list purposes including Christian evangelism, overcoming drug addiction, philanthropy and grantmaking, and supporting grantees’ missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nissi Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nissi Foundation's EIN?
Nissi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4475709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nissi Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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