Shimmersky Foundation
Shimmersky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sunnyvale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $520. Net investment income was $33K.
Shimmersky Foundation at a glance
In short: Shimmersky Foundation gave $520 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $520), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $520
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $520
- Total assets
- $1,283,012
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Shimmersky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wikimedia Foundation Inc ($520).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Shimmersky Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $520.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA | Public Charitable Purposes. | $520 |
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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 | $1,283,012 | $74,844 | $103,029 | $520 | 1 | $40,424 | $32,511 |
| 2023 | $1,305,187 | $74,712 | $105,685 | $520 | 1 | $41,376 | $30,675 |
| 2022 | $1,336,420 | $65,321 | $140,578 | $200 | 1 | $60,028 | $6,598 |
| 2021 | $1,406,675 | $63,154 | $122,207 | $3,860 | 5 | — | $23,229 |
| 2020 | $1,468,264 | $58,031 | $153,414 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shimmersky Foundation is led by Yadong Zhang, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yadong Zhang
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Huiwen Sun
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shimmersky Foundation
How much does Shimmersky Foundation give each year?
Shimmersky Foundation gave $520 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $520 across 1 grant.
How large is Shimmersky Foundation?
Shimmersky Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $75K.
Where does Shimmersky Foundation operate?
Shimmersky Foundation has awarded grants in California, Louisiana.
What is Shimmersky Foundation's EIN?
Shimmersky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4151686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Shimmersky Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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