Smiling Raindrop Inc
To foster cross-cultural understanding and enrich communities through the organization and promotion of cultural and educational events.
Smiling Raindrop Inc at a glance
In short: Smiling Raindrop Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,500
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $340,878
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Smiling Raindrop Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Silicon Valley Community Media ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Media Santa Clara, CA | Support Media | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,878 | $347,530 | $264,397 | $1,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $300,970 | $95,500 | $38,030 | — | — |
About Smiling Raindrop Inc
Based on IRS filings
Smiling Raindrop Inc is a public charity, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $341K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Smiling Raindrop Inc is led by Chienju Lo, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chienju Lo
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Huang
CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Smiling Raindrop Inc
How much does Smiling Raindrop Inc give each year?
Smiling Raindrop Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Smiling Raindrop Inc?
Smiling Raindrop Inc reported $341K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $348K.
Where does Smiling Raindrop Inc operate?
Smiling Raindrop Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Smiling Raindrop Inc's EIN?
Smiling Raindrop Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3529105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
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