Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation
Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $500), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $500
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $500
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was San Francisco Food Bank ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $2K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Donation to food bank | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $24,320 | $500 | 1 | $3,158 | $100 |
| 2025 | $24,320 | $28,426 | $1,000 | 1 | $23,515 | $1,516 |
| 2024 | $52,746 | $25,676 | $1,000 | 2 | $23,425 | $3,034 |
| 2023 | $78,993 | $15,408 | $500 | 1 | $14,632 | $3,884 |
| 2022 | $91,113 | $13,904 | $1,750 | 3 | $13,181 | $4,523 |
| 2021 | $104,651 | $10,628 | $1,500 | 2 | — | $5,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation is led by Lan Zhang, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lan Zhang
CEO
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ling Ma
CFO
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation
How much does Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation give each year?
Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
Where does Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation operate?
Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation's EIN?
Rainbow Bridge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0601399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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