Shen Yun Foundation Inc
Main activities are support the Shen Yun show production, show promotion and show performances. Raising awareness about traditional Chinese Culture, especially about Shen Yun Performing Arts and Fei Tian College.
Shen Yun Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shen Yun Foundation Inc gave $248K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $248K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,519
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $247,519
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $247,519
- Total assets
- $19,433,094
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shen Yun Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shen Yun Performing Arts Inc ($248K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shen Yun Performing Arts Inc Cuddebackville, NY | — | $247,519 |
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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 | $19,433,094 | $524,796 | $426,748 | $247,519 | 1 | $524,796 |
| 2023 | $19,336,266 | $1,423,027 | $519,865 | $352,049 | 1 | $394,027 |
| 2022 | $18,434,769 | $3,265,952 | $3,440,493 | $3,299,381 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $18,622,109 | $2,907,661 | $202,682 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $15,925,852 | $922,357 | $447,695 | $206,279 | 1 | $133,857 |
| 2019 | $15,441,207 | $4,644,426 | $161,988 | — | — | $114,873 |
About Shen Yun Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shen Yun Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Middletown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $248K. Net investment income was $525K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shen Yun Foundation Inc is led by Yibing Shi, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yibing Shi
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Li Chen
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Sun (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Shen Yun Foundation Inc
How much does Shen Yun Foundation Inc give each year?
Shen Yun Foundation Inc gave $248K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $352K across 1 grant.
How large is Shen Yun Foundation Inc?
Shen Yun Foundation Inc reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $525K.
What is Shen Yun Foundation Inc?
Shen Yun Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Middletown, NY. It holds $19.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shen Yun Foundation Inc operate?
Shen Yun Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Shen Yun Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shen Yun Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3845346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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