Songchu Foundation
Songchu Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Songchu Foundation at a glance
In short: Songchu Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,000
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +250.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,568
- -16.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Songchu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Palo Alto Ballet Incorporated ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (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 Songchu Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2023 to 2026. 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 $400 (2020) to $2K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Ballet Incorporated Mountain View, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,568 | $4 | $3,201 | $1,000 | 1 | $3,150 | — |
| 2025 | $12,697 | $460 | $3,108 | $2,000 | 7 | $3,108 | $460 |
| 2024 | $15,345 | $57 | $1,540 | $450 | 7 | $1,540 | $57 |
| 2023 | $16,378 | $49 | $1,670 | $580 | 7 | $1,670 | $49 |
| 2022 | $17,999 | $2 | $1,665 | $600 | 8 | $1,665 | $2 |
| 2021 | $19,662 | $2 | $1,575 | $500 | 9 | — | $2 |
| 2020 | $21,235 | $34 | $1,475 | $400 | 9 | — | $34 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Songchu Foundation is led by Yonghua Song, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Yonghua Song
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hua Chu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 Songchu Foundation
How much does Songchu Foundation give each year?
Songchu Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 7 grants.
How large is Songchu Foundation?
Songchu Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.
What is Songchu Foundation?
Songchu Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Songchu Foundation operate?
Songchu Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Virginia.
What is Songchu Foundation's EIN?
Songchu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2694838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 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 September 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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