San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $376K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7K.
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation at a glance
In short: San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,050
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,150
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $375,576
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chinese Church in Christ CCIC ($7K). Together the top 6 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Church in Christ CCIC Cupertino, CA | To build up the saints to Christ-like maturity and equip them for ministry in the church and to send them and support them as witnesses to the world for the glory of God. | $7,200 |
| Community Baptist Church of San Jos Campbell, CA | To exercise and increase our faith through obedience, even as we strive to grow in knowledge and understanding about God. | $5,250 |
| Chinese International Missions San Jose, CA | To stimulate and motivate the growth of a movement for Chinese churches world-wide toward the obedience of the Great Commission. A movement which will lead to increased personal participation in the overall missionary enterprise. | $1,000 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | For reaching out to thousands of the more than 1,100,000 international students who study in the United States each year. These students, separated from family and friends, often feel lonely and isolated and are unsure about how to relate to Americas culture and its people. Sadly, many international students are never invited into an American home. Many miss the opportunity to have an American friend. | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Dallas, TX | For global, in-depth Bible studies producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word and His Church. | $500 |
| Chinese Family for Christ USA MFVC West Covina, CA | To rebuild strong family values and restore healthy, loving relationships between husbands and wives. | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,576 | $36,995 | $18,362 | $15,050 | 7 | $18,362 | $6,978 | $17,306 |
| 2024 | $356,950 | $38,807 | $17,498 | $14,400 | 7 | $17,498 | $8,784 | $16,204 |
| 2023 | $335,644 | $38,733 | $17,397 | $14,100 | 5 | $17,397 | $8,702 | $14,675 |
| 2022 | $314,247 | $38,346 | $15,730 | $13,200 | 5 | $15,730 | $8,324 | $13,244 |
| 2021 | $291,699 | $38,267 | $12,545 | $10,300 | 5 | $12,545 | $8,256 | $12,300 |
| 2020 | $265,910 | $34,147 | $15,082 | $8,350 | 4 | — | $4,135 | $10,051 |
| 2019 | $246,987 | $35,139 | $11,478 | $8,900 | 7 | — | $114 | $10,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation is led by San Yi Tseng, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
San Yi Tseng
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert B. Tseng
Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen B. Wu
CFO
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation
How much does San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation give each year?
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 7 grants.
What is San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's typical grant size?
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,150, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation give grants?
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's largest grantees?
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chinese Church in Christ CCIC ($7,200), Community Baptist Church of San Jos ($5,250) and Chinese International Missions ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation?
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation reported $376K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's EIN?
San Yi & Helen Tseng Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4832561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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