NRC Foundation
NRC Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, its filing listed 11 grants totaling $11,259.
NRC Foundation at a glance
In short: NRC Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,259
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,024
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $287
- Total assets
- $161,169
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to NRC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4165 Pinot Gris Way, San Jose, CA 95135
Phone: (814) 441-8709
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NRC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Clara Aquanmaids ($4K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were concentrated in California, which received 88% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Texas, 4%; Colorado, 3%; New Jersey, 2%; and New York, 2%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Indiana and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How NRC Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Aquanmaids Santa Clara, CA | Donation | $4,123 |
| Pinot Gris Foundation San Jose, CA | Donation | $4,000 |
| Evergreen School District Tom Mat San Jose, CA | Donation | $1,388 |
| Math League Houston, TX | Donation | $502 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center Laguna Beach, CA | Donation | $390 |
| USA Artistic Swimming Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $287 |
| Asian America AcademyofScienceEngi Princeton, NJ | Donation | $200 |
| American Go Association New York, NY | Donation | $180 |
| Math kangaroo Granger, IN | Donation | $94 |
| San Francisco Go Club San Francisco, CA | donation | $56 |
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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 | $161,169 | $142,671 | $51,976 | $11,259 | 11 | $50,627 | $31,322 | $3,447 |
| 2023 | $130,983 | $51,761 | $55,499 | $13,499 | 11 | $52,224 | $51,761 | — |
| 2022 | $63,658 | $50,142 | $35,143 | $10,612 | 5 | $48,432 | — | — |
| 2021 | $48,659 | $50,000 | $1,341 | $500 | 2 | $500 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NRC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 2024 grants went to organizations including Santa Clara Aquanmaids, Pinot Gris Foundation, Evergreen School District Tom Mat, Math League, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, USA Artistic Swimming, and American Go Association.
USA Artistic Swimming describes its mission as promoting and growing synchronized swimming, pursuing competitive excellence, and developing broad-based participation. The American Go Association describes its mission as promoting the game of Go in the United States and North America.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $11,259. Grant amounts ranged from $39 to $4,123, with a median of $287. Its largest listed grants were $4,123 to Santa Clara Aquanmaids, $4,000 to Pinot Gris Foundation, and $1,388 to Evergreen School District Tom Mat. Each was listed with the purpose “Donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yuanrui Zhang as CEO and board director; Lian Duan as CFO, secretary, and board director; and Nolannie Duan, Rlannie Duan, and Casman Duan as board directors.
NRC Foundation is led by Yuanrui Zhang, CEO Board of Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yuanrui Zhang
CEO Board of Director
CEO → CEO Board of Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lian Duan
CFO & Secretaryboard of Director
CFO → CFO & Secretaryboard of Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casman Duan
Board of Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rlannie Duan
Board of Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nolannie Duan
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 NRC Foundation
How much does NRC Foundation give each year?
NRC Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 11 grants.
What is NRC Foundation's typical grant size?
NRC Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $287, and its average grant was $1,024, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does NRC Foundation give grants?
NRC Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does NRC Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on NRC Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are NRC Foundation's largest grantees?
NRC Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Clara Aquanmaids ($4,123), Pinot Gris Foundation ($4,000) and Evergreen School District Tom Mat ($1,388), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is NRC Foundation?
NRC Foundation reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does NRC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Santa Clara Aquanmaids, Pinot Gris Foundation, Evergreen School District Tom Mat, Math League, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, USA Artistic Swimming, and American Go Association. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NRC Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NRC Foundation's EIN?
NRC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2939763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does NRC 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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