The Kathy Shih Memorial Foundation Inc
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
The largest 2024 recipient was Brain Chemistry Labs ($150K). Together the top 3 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain Chemistry Labs Jackson, WY | To Support Research into Brain Illnesses | $150,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Leandro, CA | To Provide Mealsfor Homebound Seniors | $2,643 |
| Glide Memorial Church San Francisco, CA | To Provide Mealsand Care for Thepoor and Homeless | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $432,992 | $40,708 | $164,534 | $153,143 | 3 | $153,143 | $29,342 | $28,458 |
| 2023 | $556,818 | $23,543 | $73,652 | $66,300 | 3 | $66,300 | $15,381 | $29,300 |
| 2022 | $613,267 | $22,297 | $8,023 | — | — | — | $19,842 | $30,312 |
| 2021 | $598,993 | $70,298 | $71,509 | $61,000 | 1 | $61,000 | $58,217 | $34,535 |
| 2020 | $600,204 | $32,847 | $13,215 | $3,800 | 1 | — | $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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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