Si Family Foundation
Si Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $345. Net investment income was $4K.
Si Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Si Family Foundation gave $345 across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $345), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $345
- -92.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $345
- -84.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $345
- Total assets
- $143,277
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Si Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Duke University ($345).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Si Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 46% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $345 (2026) to $6K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $345.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | Donations | $345 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $143,277 | $6,983 | $7,555 | $345 | 1 | $4,490 | $4,076 | $9,695 |
| 2025 | $145,615 | $8,512 | $23,744 | $4,300 | 2 | $20,850 | $5,859 | $9,152 |
| 2024 | $159,825 | $4,385 | $10,129 | $2,132 | 2 | $7,503 | $2,000 | $8,550 |
| 2023 | $165,569 | $2,514 | $11,252 | $3,100 | 4 | $8,463 | $618 | $8,024 |
| 2022 | $173,808 | $7,728 | $13,766 | $5,825 | 2 | $10,042 | $4,631 | $10,269 |
| 2021 | $201,693 | $12,072 | $4,730 | $1,025 | 1 | — | $11,780 | $1,369 |
| 2020 | $172,204 | $2,000 | $7,000 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $721 | $8,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Si Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Si Family Foundation is led by Jitao Si, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jitao Si
CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shan Zhao
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Si Family Foundation
How much does Si Family Foundation give each year?
Si Family Foundation gave $345 across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is Si Family Foundation?
Si Family Foundation reported $143K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Si Family Foundation operate?
Si Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Si Family Foundation's EIN?
Si Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4771028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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