Shi Zhang Family Foundation
Shi Zhang Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Shi Zhang Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shi Zhang Family Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,511
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,252
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,743
- Total assets
- $3,720,403
- +150.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shi Zhang Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crystal Springs Uplands School ($42K). Together the top 6 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shi Zhang Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 434% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $142K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Uplands School Hillsbourough, CA | Charitable Donation | $42,376 |
| Asian Art Museum Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga, CA | Charitable Donation | $16,635 |
| Asian American Scholar Forum New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $850 |
| China Institute of America New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Yue-Sai Kan One World Fairfield, CT | Charitable Donation | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,720,403 | $1,781,666 | $231,711 | $85,511 | 6 | $195,530 | $1,747,128 |
| 2023 | $1,485,858 | $147,341 | $207,560 | $142,359 | 7 | $213,220 | $130,841 |
| 2022 | $1,518,091 | $351,604 | $89,847 | $40,360 | 2 | $138,395 | $300,852 |
| 2021 | $1,235,974 | $1,284,058 | $48,084 | $16,000 | 3 | — | $1,252,843 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shi Zhang Family Foundation is led by Sally Shi, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally Shi
CEO
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hansong Zhang
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Shi Zhang Family Foundation
How much does Shi Zhang Family Foundation give each year?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 7 grants.
What is Shi Zhang Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,743, and its average grant was $14,252, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shi Zhang Family Foundation give grants?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Shi Zhang Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Shi Zhang Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Shi Zhang Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Crystal Springs Uplands School ($42,376), Asian Art Museum Foundation ($25,000) and Montalvo Arts Center ($16,635), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shi Zhang Family Foundation?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Shi Zhang Family Foundation?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Altos, CA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Shi Zhang Family Foundation's EIN?
Shi Zhang Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3163503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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