The Yan Foundation
The Yan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oakton, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
The Yan Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,089
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,000
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,018
- +101.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,378
- +77.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Yan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $1K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inova Schar Cancer Center Oakton, VA | support cancer center | $250 |
| St Croix Environmental Association Christiansted, VI | support environmental education | $250 |
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | educational support | $250 |
| Chihuahua Desert Education Coalition El Paso, TX | environmental education support | $250 |
| Opportunity Center for Homeless El Paso, TX | Support homeless services | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,089 | $3,000 | $2,378 | — | — | $2,018 |
| 2024 | $3,467 | — | $1,341 | — | — | $1,000 |
| 2023 | $4,808 | — | $1,423 | $1,250 | 5 | $1,250 |
| 2022 | $6,231 | $4,950 | $2,269 | $1,350 | 7 | $1,350 |
| 2021 | $3,550 | $4,000 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yan Foundation is led by James Y. Yan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Y. Yan
President
President CEO → President & CEO, 2024
President & CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Yan Foundation
How large is The Yan Foundation?
The Yan Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
Where does The Yan Foundation operate?
The Yan Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is The Yan Foundation's EIN?
The Yan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1935172. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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