The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation
The Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and supports organizations working in areas including mental health, food access, education, and medical research, as reflected in its 2024 grants.
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation at a glance
In short: The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation gave $126.3M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8.4M), mostly in Florida. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,274,451
- +111.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,418,297
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $516,711
- Total assets
- $9,212,451,171
- +169.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation
- 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: 1801 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 845-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($82.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $126.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 11 grants of 47 (23%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 65% to Florida, 24% to Oregon, 9% to New York, and 1% each to California and an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $25M. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $11M repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 301% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 36% 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 $13.8M (2020) to $126.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $126.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $41,426,125 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $41,071,900 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | General Operating Support | $20,535,950 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | General Operating Support | $9,938,808 |
| Crisis Text Line New York, NY | General Operating Support | $9,009,320 |
| Crisis Text Line New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,742,620 |
| Mental Health Innovations | General Operating Support | $1,676,952 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | General Operating Support | $516,711 |
| College of Adaptive Arts Saratoga, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Bordersmedecins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $9,212,451,171 | $5,930,032,620 | $145,769,505 | $126,274,451 | 15 | $126,336,116 | $629,436,914 | $350,039,456 |
| 2023 | $3,413,872,472 | $135,016,143 | $59,926,243 | $59,723,672 | 8 | $59,759,587 | $22,896,839 | $123,236,425 |
| 2022 | $1,011,788,263 | $171,172,603 | $66,393,031 | $66,338,496 | 8 | $66,372,776 | $1,496,074 | $61,137,272 |
| 2021 | $1,930,245,950 | $29,610,346 | $31,563,302 | $31,473,289 | 8 | $31,548,302 | $1,202,922 | $63,619,841 |
| 2020 | $828,345,692 | $59,292,445 | $13,810,026 | $13,756,816 | 8 | — | $1,125,736 | $31,158,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350.0M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Crisis Text Line says it uses technology and research to shape mental health policy and systems and expand access to support. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works to provide more food, healthy food, and better access to food. College of Adaptive Arts says it provides an equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who have historically lacked access to college education. Hope for PDCD Foundation says it supports development of treatments for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency and related genetic diseases.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $126,274,451. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $41,426,125, with a median of $516,711. Large awards included two grants to Schwab Charitable Fund ($41,426,125 and $41,071,900) and three to Oregon State University ($20,535,950, $9,938,808, and $61,065), all for general operating support. Other notable awards included $9,009,320 and $1,742,620 to Crisis Text Line, $516,711 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and $100,000 to College of Adaptive Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori L. Huang as president and Jen-Hsun Huang as secretary and CFO.
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation is led by Lori L. Huang, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori L. Huang
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen-Hsun Huang
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 JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation
How much does The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation give each year?
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation gave $126.3M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59.7M across 8 grants.
What is The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's typical grant size?
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $516,711, and its average grant was $8,418,297, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation that year got $49K on average.
Where does The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation give grants?
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (24%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corvallis, OR (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's largest grantees?
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($82,498,025 across 2 grants), Oregon State University ($30,535,823 across 3 grants) and Crisis Text Line ($10,751,940 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation?
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation reported $9.2B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350.0M (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 JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Crisis Text Line says it uses technology and research to shape mental health policy and systems and expand access to support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation?
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 JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's EIN?
The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1551239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The JEN-Hsun & Lori Huang 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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