The Perspective Foundation
The Perspective Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tracy, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $278K.
The Perspective Foundation at a glance
In short: The Perspective Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,900
- +107.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,450
- +314.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,450
- Total assets
- $1,201,880
- +1104.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (76% 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 Perspective Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Car Donation Foundation ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Perspective Foundation gives
- Giving grew 974% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2023) to $5K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Car Donation Foundation St Louis Park, MN | Help veterans with vehicles | $2,200 |
| Goodwill Tracy, CA | Help community people | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,201,880 | $93,020 | $23,458 | $2,900 | 2 | $23,458 | $277,762 | $644 |
| 2024 | $99,800 | $61,749 | $37,956 | $1,400 | 4 | $36,176 | $28,821 | — |
| 2023 | $77,014 | $70,000 | $8,990 | $200 | 1 | $8,990 | — | — |
| 2022 | $9,563 | $30,000 | $23,355 | $270 | 2 | $17,991 | — | $754 |
| 2021 | $582,754 | $51,800 | $52,688 | $5,065 | 2 | — | $439,994 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Perspective Foundation reported a distributable amount of $644 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Perspective Foundation is led by Jun Chen, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jun Chen
CEO
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mei Ju
CIO
COO → CMO, 2023
CMO → CIO, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Youhua Li
COO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Perspective Foundation
How much does The Perspective Foundation give each year?
The Perspective Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 4 grants.
How large is The Perspective Foundation?
The Perspective Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $644 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Perspective Foundation operate?
The Perspective Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island.
What is The Perspective Foundation's EIN?
The Perspective Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1522887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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