Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
To support peking university's long-term development and to promote the U.S.-china exchanges.
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) at a glance
In short: Peking University Education Foundation (USA) gave $440K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $439,800
- -92.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $109,950
- Median grant
- $73,875
- Total assets
- $72,551,844
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
Gene and Sharon Chang Centennial Scholars Fund for Summer Research in China
Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
Amount
Up to 10 scholarships annually for summer research program participation
Deadline
Deadline not published
Leo KoGuan Scholarship
Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Peking University Alumni Association of Greater New York Scholarship
Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Peking University Education Foundation (USA) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peking University Center in Chicago ($285K). Together the top 4 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peking University Education Foundation (USA) gives
- Giving grew 340% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $100K (2021) to $5.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $440K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peking University Center in Chicago Chicago, IL | To promote international higher education exchange and research programs | $285,000 |
| Center on Chinese Education Teachers College Columbia University New York, NY | To promote international higher education exchange and research programs | $105,000 |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | To promote international higher education exchange and research programs | $42,750 |
| Stanford University School of Engineering Stanford, CA | To promote international higher education exchange and research programs | $7,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,551,844 | $8,280,346 | $5,004,205 | $439,800 | 4 | $1,597,834 |
| 2023 | $68,621,164 | $5,567,034 | $6,437,435 | $5,788,848 | Total only | $1,228,029 |
| 2022 | $64,970,797 | $6,301,645 | $6,589,621 | $155,500 | 3 | $665,749 |
| 2021 | $72,899,671 | $11,690,196 | $9,976,732 | $100,000 | 1 | $1,171,818 |
| 2020 | $66,679,915 | $9,684,115 | $7,930,087 | $550,055 | 7 | $520,785 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
Based on IRS filings
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Mateo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $440K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) is led by Lin Zhao, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lin Zhao
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zhihong Xu
Chairman
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Choong Hsia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence Fang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kun Deng
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pengfei Xie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wen Hai
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yuning Li
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Liu
CFO
Treasurer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $160K (2024)
Meng Lai
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Weifang Min
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Liangyu Tang (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Betty Xudong Shi (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $160K, to Shirley Liu (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Peking University Education Foundation (USA)
How much does Peking University Education Foundation (USA) give each year?
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) gave $440K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5.8M in grants paid.
What is Peking University Education Foundation (USA)'s typical grant size?
Peking University Education Foundation (USA)'s median grant in 2024 was $73,875, and its average grant was $109,950, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Peking University Education Foundation (USA) give grants?
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Pennsylvania (10%).
Does Peking University Education Foundation (USA) give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Peking University Education Foundation (USA)'s 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Peking University Education Foundation (USA)?
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) reported $72.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is Peking University Education Foundation (USA)?
Peking University Education Foundation (USA) is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Mateo, CA. It holds $72.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Peking University Education Foundation (USA)'s EIN?
Peking University Education Foundation (USA)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3278466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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