Shaa Foundation
Shaa Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, education, wildlife conservation, hunger relief, health, and parks.
Shaa Foundation at a glance
In short: Shaa Foundation gave $585 across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $53.182), top state California. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $585
- +51.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $157,282
- +138.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shaa Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2452 Nightingale Dr, San Jose, CA 95125-2804
Phone: (650) 380-6015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shaa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lehigh University ($100). Together the top 10 received $560.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (23%), Pennsylvania (17%), the District of Columbia (17%), Maryland (17%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shaa Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $33; repeat grants $61. How we count
Medians: $25 first-time, $50 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175 (2022) to $640 (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $585.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | Support Lehigh fund | $100 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | Help to reimagine teaching and learning | $100 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Animal rescue and protection | $50 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita Memphis, TN | support pediatric treatment and research focused on childrens catastrophic diseases particularly leukemia and other cancers | $50 |
| The Humane Society of The UNITED STATES Washington, DC | Encourage empathy and understanding of animal welfare issues promoting a kinder world for all creatures. | $50 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | Inspire young people to develop a love for nature and take action to protect the planet. | $50 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | Save lives keep families together and create a better future for pets and their people. | $50 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Lifesaving for dogs and cats | $50 |
| Alzheimers Association San Jose, CA | Provide education support and resources to navigate the challenges of living with dementia and to help maintain quality of life. | $35 |
| California State Parks Foundation San Francisco, CA | Protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all | $25 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,282 | $101,188 | $9,796 | $585 | 11 | $9,796 | $1,188 |
| 2024 | $65,890 | $20,372 | $8,776 | $385 | 8 | $8,776 | $372 |
| 2023 | $54,294 | $10,001 | $7,786 | $260 | 5 | $7,786 | $1 |
| 2022 | $52,079 | $1 | $4,914 | $175 | 3 | $4,914 | $1 |
| 2021 | $56,992 | $1 | $6,532 | $200 | 3 | $6,532 | $1 |
| 2020 | $63,522 | $1 | $4,621 | $640 | 5 | — | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with different missions. For example, Lehigh University describes its goal as advancing learning through teaching, research, and service; World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to life on Earth; and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works toward a hunger-free community by providing more food, healthy food, and better access to food.
Other 2025 recipients include Humane Society Silicon Valley, which says its mission is to save lives and keep families together; Best Friends Animal Society, which works to save dogs and cats in shelters; and California State Parks Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting and preserving the state park system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $585. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $100, with a median grant of $50.
The largest grants were $100 each to Lehigh University, for support of its fund, and the University of Maryland, to help reimagine teaching and learning. Other grants included $50 each to ASPCA, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Humane Society of the United States, World Wildlife Fund, Humane Society Silicon Valley, and Best Friends Animal Society; $35 to the Alzheimer’s Association; and $25 each to California State Parks Foundation and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shaoxiong Hua as CEO and legal agent, and Huixian Wu as CFO and secretary.
Shaa Foundation is led by Shaoxiong Hua, CEO & Legal Agent on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shaoxiong Hua
CEO & Legal Agent
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Huixian Wu
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Shaa Foundation
How much does Shaa Foundation give each year?
Shaa Foundation gave $585 across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $385 across 8 grants.
What is Shaa Foundation's typical grant size?
Shaa Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50, and its average grant was $53, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shaa Foundation that year got $33 on average.
Where does Shaa Foundation give grants?
Shaa Foundation's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Shaa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Shaa Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Shaa Foundation's largest grantees?
Shaa Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lehigh University ($100), University of Maryland ($100) and ASPCA ($50), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shaa Foundation?
Shaa Foundation reported $157K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What does Shaa Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with different missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shaa Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shaa Foundation's EIN?
Shaa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5530617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Shaa 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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