The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fremont, CA EIN: 27-1669285

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $433K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $153K. Net investment income was $29K.

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc gave $153K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$153,143
+131.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
3
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$51,048
+131.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,643
Total assets
$432,992
-22.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Wyoming (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Brain Chemistry Labs: $150KBrain Chemistry Labs$150KMeals on Wheels: $3KMeals on Wheels$3KGlide Memorial Church: $500Glide Memorial Church$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Brain Chemistry Labs ($150K). Together the top 3 received $153K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

FremontSan FranciscoSan LeandroJackson

How The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 151% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 538% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $153K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $153K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brain Chemistry Labs Jackson, WYTo Support Research into Brain Illnesses$150,000
Meals on Wheels San Leandro, CATo Provide Mealsfor Homebound Seniors$2,643
Glide Memorial Church San Francisco, CATo Provide Mealsand Care for Thepoor and Homeless$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$432,992$40,708$164,534$153,1433$153,143$29,342$28,458
2023$556,818$23,543$73,652$66,3003$66,300$15,381$29,300
2022$613,267$22,297$8,023———$19,842$30,312
2021$598,993$70,298$71,509$61,0001$61,000$58,217$34,535
2020$600,204$32,847$13,215$3,8001—$22,774$30,548

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Lily Shih, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lily Shih

    CEO

    Director → CEO, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barbara Kuo

    CFO & Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/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 Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc

How much does The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc gave $153K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 3 grants.

What is The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,643, and its average grant was $51,048, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wyoming: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc?

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc reported $433K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1669285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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