The Joseph Tse Charitable Works
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works is a private foundation, based in Cotati, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $142K.
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works at a glance
In short: The Joseph Tse Charitable Works gave $55K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,500
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,786
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $2,790,677
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph Tse Charitable Works funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Development in Gardening AIDS Hospital ($9K). Together the top 7 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph Tse Charitable Works gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $80K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Development in Gardening AIDS Hospital Atlanta, GA | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| Lilys Legacy Senior Dog Santuary Petaluma, CA | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| The Dome Shcool Cave Junction, OR | To assist in carrying out mission. | $9,000 |
| Vilda Fairfax, CA | To assist in carrying out mission. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,790,677 | $142,455 | $157,811 | $54,500 | 7 | $157,811 | $142,455 |
| 2024 | $2,616,660 | $142,942 | $146,151 | $54,000 | 6 | $141,151 | $142,942 |
| 2023 | $2,459,762 | $69,456 | $129,606 | $45,000 | 5 | $130,606 | $69,456 |
| 2022 | $2,347,304 | $56,169 | $173,476 | $80,000 | 9 | $224,476 | $56,169 |
| 2021 | $2,705,409 | $152,303 | $161,732 | $70,000 | 7 | $236,732 | $152,303 |
| 2020 | $2,505,840 | $61,411 | $178,838 | $75,000 | 9 | — | $61,411 |
| 2019 | $2,524,849 | $39,884 | $80,868 | — | — | — | $39,884 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works is led by Jeffrey Tse, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Tse
President & Director
On filings since 2019
$21K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Dan Toy
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lauren Wright
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mike Gill
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Monique Dubois
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2019
$55K (2019) → $84K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $84K, to Monique Dubois (CFO/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Tse Charitable Works
How much does The Joseph Tse Charitable Works give each year?
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works gave $55K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 6 grants.
What is The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's typical grant size?
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $7,786, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph Tse Charitable Works give grants?
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (17%) and Oregon (17%).
Does The Joseph Tse Charitable Works give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To assist in carrying out mission/purpose." (5 grants).
Who are The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's largest grantees?
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's largest 2025 grantees include Development in Gardening AIDS Hospital ($9,000), The Fistula Foundation ($9,000) and Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Tse Charitable Works?
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's EIN?
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1421335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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