The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California (EIN 68-0344964). Its 2024 filing describes its grants as supporting recipients’ educational and charitable programs.
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn at a glance
In short: The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn gave $223K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,075
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,923
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,184,230
- +84.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1301 Normandy Lane, Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone: (916) 443-4271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sutter Roseville Foundation Scholarship ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 130 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed recipients also included organizations in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Georgia. Among the California recipients were organizations in Sacramento, Roseville, Fiddletown, Elk Grove, and Loma Linda.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $299K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter Roseville Foundation Scholarship Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $50,000 |
| California State Railroad Museum Foundation Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $40,000 |
| Sacramento Zoological Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $25,000 |
| Fiddletown Foundation Fiddletown, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $20,000 |
| Asian Community Center Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $15,000 |
| International Leadership Foundation Washington, DC | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $10,000 |
| UOP Dental School Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $10,000 |
| Fairytale Town Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $6,000 |
| Chinese American Council Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $5,000 |
| Sutter Roseville Urology Roseville, CA | Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program. | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,184,230 | $1,241,868 | $230,396 | $223,075 | 25 | $228,575 | $1,194,578 | $282,401 |
| 2023 | $1,183,754 | $93,019 | $320,905 | $299,000 | 27 | $304,200 | $92,755 | $240,617 |
| 2022 | $1,400,644 | $149,183 | $186,559 | $182,500 | 27 | $186,300 | $148,924 | $231,410 |
| 2021 | $1,438,020 | $79,236 | $179,676 | $175,360 | 30 | — | $79,013 | $238,693 |
| 2020 | $1,538,460 | $109,910 | $141,713 | $129,745 | 21 | — | $109,703 | $181,769 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant descriptions refer to promoting recipient organizations’ educational and charitable programs. Its 2024 grants include support for a scholarship foundation, a railroad museum foundation, a zoo, a community center, and organizations connected with dental education and healthcare.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: the International Leadership Foundation says it promotes civic awareness and involvement among Asian Pacific Americans and provides a public affairs fellowship; Fairytale Town says it promotes children’s imagination, creativity, and education through play; and the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation says it supports character development, leadership, and citizenship, including through sports and Asian Pacific Islander cultural programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $223,075. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Sutter Roseville Foundation Scholarship, $40,000 to California State Railroad Museum Foundation, $25,000 to Sacramento Zoological, $20,000 to Fiddletown Foundation, and $15,000 to Asian Community Center. Other awards included $10,000 each to International Leadership Foundation and UOP Dental School, and $6,000 to Fairytale Town.
Additional 2024 grants included $2,000 to Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation, $2,000 to Youth Development Network, $2,000 to Loma Linda University, and $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Yee as president and H Wesley Yee, Karun Yee, and David Yee as directors.
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn is led by Alan Yee, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Yee
President
Secretary & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Wesley Yee
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Yee
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karun Yee
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herbert Yee (2020) — President & Director
- Former: Robert Randall Yee (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn
How much does The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn give each year?
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn gave $223K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $299K across 27 grants.
What is The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's typical grant size?
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,923, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn give grants?
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (15 grants).
Does The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Organization's Educational & Charitable Program." (25 grants).
Who are The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's largest grantees?
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's largest 2024 grantees include Sutter Roseville Foundation Scholarship ($50,000), California State Railroad Museum Foundation ($40,000) and Sacramento Zoological ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn?
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (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.
What does The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn fund?
The foundation’s grant descriptions refer to promoting recipient organizations’ educational and charitable programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's EIN?
The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0344964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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