The Hsieh Family Foundation
The Hsieh Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations supporting cancer and diabetes treatment and research, arts and culture, education, and other charitable activities.
The Hsieh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hsieh Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $161K), mostly in California. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,612,965
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $161,297
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $7,665,476
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% 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 Hsieh Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1289 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (213) 334-7256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hsieh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 71 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to New York, 6% to Virginia, and 6% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hsieh Family Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $138K; repeat grants $197K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $92K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 246% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 396% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $467K (2021) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | To Support Cancer and Diabetes Treatment and Research | $600,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA | Support for the j. Paul getty trust's pst art | $509,703 |
| Asian American Scholar Forum Inc New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | To Support China Art Foundation | $100,000 |
| Huntington Library San Marino, CA | To Support Liu Fang Yuan | $100,000 |
| Institute 2100 Inc Milwaukee, WI | For Nixon Foundation Project | $100,000 |
| Polytechnic School Pasadena, CA | To Enhance Educational Programs | $83,686 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation New York, NY | To preserve and protect historic places and spaces - forever, for everyone | $12,576 |
| Caltech Pasadena, CA | Create the type of research and academic environment that fosters imaginative intellectual inquiry | $4,000 |
| China Institute in America New York, NY | To Support China Institute in America's Event | $3,000 |
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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 | $7,665,476 | $1,432,330 | $1,689,627 | $1,612,965 | 10 | $1,613,065 | $347,237 | $407,036 |
| 2023 | $7,564,913 | $364,618 | $504,937 | $1,762,210 | 12 | $1,790,749 | $297,615 | $422,754 |
| 2022 | $9,110,660 | $741,220 | $7,634,284 | $3,330,500 | 14 | $3,340,640 | $229,689 | $551,005 |
| 2021 | $13,580,186 | $935,752 | $664,112 | $466,770 | 11 | $478,195 | $783,737 | $614,251 |
| 2020 | $13,130,087 | $157,953 | $3,740,435 | $2,860,773 | 24 | — | $185,450 | $636,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hsieh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $407K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including City of Hope, whose mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes; The J. Paul Getty Trust, for its PST ART program; Huntington Library, for Liu Fang Yuan; and Polytechnic School, which says its mission is to develop students’ intellect, talents, and character.
Other 2024 recipients include the Asian American Scholar Forum, which says it promotes academic belonging, openness, freedom, and equality for all; Institute 2100, whose work includes research and education in public and international affairs; The Royal Oak Foundation, which supports preservation of historic places; and China Institute in America, which advances understanding of China through education, culture, business, and art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,612,965. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $600,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest grants were $600,000 to City of Hope for cancer and diabetes treatment and research, and $509,703 to The J. Paul Getty Trust for PST ART. Other grants included $100,000 each to the Asian American Scholar Forum, CAF America to support China Art Foundation, Huntington Library, and Institute 2100; and $83,686 to Polytechnic School to enhance educational programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ming Hsieh as director and chairman, and Fang Zhi Liu Hsieh as director and secretary/CFO.
The Hsieh Family Foundation is led by Ming Hsieh, Director - Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ming Hsieh
Director - Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fang Zhi Liu Hsieh
Director - Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Hsieh Family Foundation
How much does The Hsieh Family Foundation give each year?
The Hsieh Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 12 grants.
What is The Hsieh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hsieh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $161,297, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hsieh Family Foundation that year got $138K on average.
Where does The Hsieh Family Foundation give grants?
The Hsieh Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does The Hsieh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Hsieh Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hsieh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hsieh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($600,000), The J Paul Getty Trust ($509,703) and Asian American Scholar Forum Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hsieh Family Foundation?
The Hsieh Family Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $407K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hsieh Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including City of Hope, whose mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes; The J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hsieh Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hsieh Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hsieh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2790125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hsieh Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hsieh Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hsieh-family-foundation-morg_a6069ea2a1c54f5f846739dbd4ce1b87
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