Skb Foundation

SUNNYVALE, CA EIN: 94-3024121

SKB Foundation is a private foundation based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 1988. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and maintains a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including education, human services, arts and culture, and international relations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.8M

+12.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$344K

-21.9% YoY

Grant Count

32

-3.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-19.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

  • Education — including STEM education and support for science teachers
  • Human Services — with emphasis on human rights
  • Arts & Culture — including cultural development and international cultural initiatives
  • Public Health — through specialized fellowship programs
  • Philanthropy & Grantmaking — supporting voluntarism and nonprofit infrastructure
  • Reproductive Rights
  • International Relations — particularly cultural and sports initiatives between Taiwan and other nations

Grantmaking

1. **General Program** — $9,279 average across 57 recipients; supports general purpose giving across 12 states

Grant Range

$300 to $100,000

Average Grant

amount: $9,279 (general program)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with particular activity in:

  • California
  • New York
  • District of Columbia
  • Additional funding across 12 states nationally

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonAustinBerkeleyBethesdaBrooklynDallasDavisFremontKirklandLewesLivingstoneLos AngelesMadisonMcallenMilpitasMountain ViewNew YorkOaklandPhoenix

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $6,762,850
  • Total Giving (2024): $346,173
  • Total Revenue: $1,597,525
  • Total Expenses: $392,832
  • Giving Rate: 5.4%
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$439K$879K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$6,762,850$6,039,640$6,339,363
Revenue$1,597,525$185,999$175,259
Expenses$392,832$485,722$488,762
Qualifying Distributions$346,173$442,573$428,884
Net Investment Income$502,460$148,351$107,774
Distributable Amount$463,140$382,341$407,916

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$110K$220K$330K$440K24 grants202033 grants202133 grants202233 grants202332 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA…$100KT LEAGUE RGT$30KGREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO …$15KUSO$13KSANTA MONICA EDUCATION F…$12KEAST WEST PLAYERS$12KMATHCOUNTS FOUNDATION$12KAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES…$10KEVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY…$10KPEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN …$10K

Grant Size Distribution

155 grants across all recorded years

149<$50K1$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Ho Tzu Yen — President (10 hours per week)
  • Yung Tsai Yen — Secretary (4 hours per week)
  • Sophia Yen — Treasurer (4 hours per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
HO TZU YENPRESIDENT10
YUNG TSAI YENSECRETARY4
SOPHIA YENTREASURER4

Contact Information

Address: 1257 Elko Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Phone: (408) 747-1769

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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