St John of Shanghai and San Francisco
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco is a private foundation, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $7K.
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco at a glance
In short: St John of Shanghai and San Francisco gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $662.5), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,325
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $663
- +43.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $663
- Total assets
- $65,751
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who St John of Shanghai and San Francisco funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist ($1K). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How St John of Shanghai and San Francisco gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $8K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist Washington, DC | Assistance to Indigent Individuals and Families | $1,205 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Washington, DC | Assistance to Veterans | $120 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,751 | $8,323 | $4,108 | $1,325 | 2 | $3,213 | $7,459 | $4,917 |
| 2024 | $61,529 | $3,544 | $4,624 | $1,386 | 3 | $3,772 | $2,713 | $4,693 |
| 2023 | $62,609 | $3,712 | $5,006 | $1,790 | 3 | $1,790 | $1,540 | $4,350 |
| 2022 | $63,903 | $6,205 | $24,171 | $4,700 | 2 | $12,400 | — | $4,774 |
| 2021 | $81,840 | $14,902 | $39,351 | $7,625 | 6 | $20,825 | — | $7,046 |
| 2020 | $126,257 | $12,377 | $41,502 | $8,084 | 3 | — | — | $8,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St John of Shanghai and San Francisco reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco is led by Michael Rae, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Rae
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Anton Rae
Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shahla Rae
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $15K, to Michael RAE (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about St John of Shanghai and San Francisco
How much does St John of Shanghai and San Francisco give each year?
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
How large is St John of Shanghai and San Francisco?
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco reported $66K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (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 St John of Shanghai and San Francisco operate?
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Missouri.
What is St John of Shanghai and San Francisco's EIN?
St John of Shanghai and San Francisco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0207663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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