The Collective Human Spirit Inc
The Collective Human Spirit Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Castro Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $677.
The Collective Human Spirit Inc at a glance
In short: The Collective Human Spirit Inc gave $677 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $677), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $677
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $677
- Median grant
- $677
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Collective Human Spirit Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Doctors Without Borders USA ($677).
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 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Collective Human Spirit Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $677.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Charitable Donation Upon Dissolution | $677 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $809 | $677 | 1 | $809 | $33 |
| 2021 | $809 | $1,000 | $817 | — | — | $817 | $40 |
| 2020 | $626 | $2,000 | $1,979 | — | — | — | $31 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Collective Human Spirit Inc reported a distributable amount of $33 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Collective Human Spirit Inc is led by Kenneth Lien MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kenneth Lien MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dibah Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Kieffer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lillian Ramos
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nallieli Santamaria
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Sequeira
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Collective Human Spirit Inc
How much does The Collective Human Spirit Inc give each year?
The Collective Human Spirit Inc gave $677 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Collective Human Spirit Inc?
The Collective Human Spirit Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Castro Valley, CA.
Where does The Collective Human Spirit Inc operate?
The Collective Human Spirit Inc has awarded grants in New York.
How much is The Collective Human Spirit Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Collective Human Spirit Inc reported a distributable amount of $33 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Collective Human Spirit Inc's EIN?
The Collective Human Spirit Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1709137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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