Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $165K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $6K.
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,800
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,900
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,900
- Total assets
- $165,286
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gospel Chinese Christian Church ($12K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gospel Chinese Christian Church Milpitas, CA | To sponsor activities during the year in the local christian community.in addition, the foundation funds festivals and gatherings organized by g.c.c.c. | $11,500 |
| South Charlotte Recreation Association Charlotte, NC | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,286 | $6,394 | $29,881 | $11,800 | 2 | $29,881 | $6,394 | $443 |
| 2023 | $188,773 | $6,427 | $31,033 | $13,300 | 2 | $31,033 | $6,427 | — |
| 2022 | $213,378 | $297 | $25,774 | $7,300 | 1 | $25,774 | $297 | — |
| 2021 | $238,855 | $971 | $33,542 | $7,258 | 2 | $33,542 | $971 | — |
| 2020 | $271,426 | $1,896 | $33,236 | $12,140 | 3 | — | $1,896 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $443 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation is led by Paul Tien, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Tien
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Tien
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation
How much does Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation give each year?
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
How large is Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation?
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation reported $165K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $443 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation?
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $165K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation operate?
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, New York.
What is Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Joyce Tien Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3938368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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