The Hsieh Christian Foundation
The Hsieh Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Washougal, Washington. Its 2025 grants supported Christian organizations and ministries, with purposes including general operating support and missionary support.
The Hsieh Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hsieh Christian Foundation gave $203K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,900
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,515
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,315,971
- -4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hsieh Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33911 Ne Washougal River Road, Washougal, WA 98671
Phone: (650) 814-5189
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hsieh Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was China Soul for Christ ($25K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Pennsylvania, 6% to Illinois, and 3% to Massachusetts. The foundation’s grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hsieh Christian Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 27 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2021) to $203K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| China Soul for Christ Rohnert Park, CA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Overseas Campus Ministries Inc Torrance, CA | General Operating | $24,000 |
| Ambassadors for Christ Inc Paradise, PA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Campus Evangelical Fellowship Inc Naperville, IL | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Christian Born Anew Fellowship | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Gospel Operation International (USA) La Puente, CA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Village Gospel Mission Stanford, CA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| The Blessings Cultural Mission Fellowship Irvine, CA | General and Missionary Support | $10,800 |
| China Evangelical Seminary Association Inc Lexington, MA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| China Evangelical Seminary North America West Covina, CA | General Operating | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,315,971 | $127,007 | $236,469 | $202,900 | 27 | $202,900 | $95,791 | $127,804 |
| 2024 | $2,425,433 | $241,929 | $218,723 | $186,300 | 27 | $186,300 | $209,774 | $125,716 |
| 2023 | $2,402,227 | $104,214 | $221,103 | $183,700 | 27 | $183,700 | $68,914 | $124,356 |
| 2022 | $2,519,116 | $324,233 | $223,279 | $184,100 | 28 | $184,100 | $287,455 | $128,690 |
| 2021 | $2,418,162 | $282,977 | $212,662 | $179,300 | 28 | $179,300 | $252,723 | $147,684 |
| 2020 | $2,347,847 | $82,384 | $218,546 | $194,600 | 32 | — | $60,043 | $134,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hsieh Christian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work involves Christian evangelism, discipleship, ministry training, religious education, missions, and family support. For example, Overseas Campus Ministries says it preaches the gospel and provides Christian literature, training materials, and leadership and discipleship training. Ambassadors for Christ says it evangelizes and disciples Chinese students and professionals. China Evangelical Seminary Association says it supports religious education and the training of students at China Evangelical Seminary in Taiwan.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $202,900. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to China Soul for Christ and $24,000 to Overseas Campus Ministries, both for general operating support. Other notable grants were $12,000 each to Ambassadors for Christ, Campus Evangelical Fellowship, Gospel Operation International (USA), and Village Gospel Mission. The Blessings Cultural Mission Fellowship received $10,800 for general and missionary support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wen-Jai Hsieh as chairman, Pai-Her Hsieh as secretary, Shirley Chen as treasurer, and Stephen Chen as director.
The Hsieh Christian Foundation is led by Wen-Jai Hsieh, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wen-Jai Hsieh
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pai-Her Hsieh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Chen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hsieh Christian Foundation
How much does The Hsieh Christian Foundation give each year?
The Hsieh Christian Foundation gave $203K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $186K across 27 grants.
What is The Hsieh Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hsieh Christian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,515, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hsieh Christian Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Hsieh Christian Foundation give grants?
The Hsieh Christian Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Illinois (6%).
Does The Hsieh Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Hsieh Christian Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Hsieh Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hsieh Christian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include China Soul for Christ ($25,000), Overseas Campus Ministries Inc ($24,000) and Ambassadors for Christ Inc ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hsieh Christian Foundation?
The Hsieh Christian Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hsieh Christian Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work involves Christian evangelism, discipleship, ministry training, religious education, missions, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hsieh Christian Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hsieh Christian Foundation's EIN?
The Hsieh Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0257267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hsieh Christian Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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