The Yen Family Charitable Fdn
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. In 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $129,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hunger relief, health, and community support.
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: The Yen Family Charitable Fdn gave $129K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,000
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,750
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $1,484,563
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Yen Family Charitable Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Resources Llc70-20 Austin St Ste, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (201) 826-0051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Yen Family Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation Fo Parkinson's Research ($34K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to recipients in Washington, DC, 8% to recipients in Iowa, and 7% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Yen Family Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2019) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation Fo Parkinson's Research New York, NY | General Support | $34,000 |
| City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Merrifield, VA | General Support | $8,500 |
| The Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Asian American Federation New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,484,563 | $53,021 | $132,654 | $129,000 | 12 | $129,000 | $51,777 | $130,423 |
| 2024 | $1,564,196 | $61,826 | $100,861 | $99,000 | 12 | $99,600 | $61,226 | $129,986 |
| 2023 | $1,603,231 | $47,035 | $106,260 | $105,000 | 12 | $105,000 | $45,775 | $104,533 |
| 2022 | $1,662,456 | $451,772 | $87,816 | $87,500 | 12 | $87,500 | $30,629 | $99,116 |
| 2021 | $1,298,500 | $23,039 | $79,292 | $79,000 | 11 | — | $22,747 | $87,663 |
| 2019 | $1,251,864 | $166,036 | $56,489 | $56,000 | 15 | — | $29,167 | $70,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yen Family Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes Parkinson’s research, hunger relief, diabetes prevention and treatment, Alzheimer’s support, and services for Asian American communities.
For example, Share Our Strength says it works to help children and families live free from hunger and poverty, including through its No Kid Hungry campaign. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. The Asian American Federation describes its work as advancing the influence and well-being of the Pan-Asian American community through research, policy advocacy, public awareness, and nonprofit support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $129,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $34,000, with a median of $9,250. The largest awards included $34,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, $15,000 each to City Harvest and Share Our Strength, and $10,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Red Cross, and Feeding America. All 12 listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Aboodi as trustee.
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn is led by David Aboodi Trustee, Trustee & As Req'd on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Aboodi Trustee
Trustee & As Req'd
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Oded Aboodi Trustee (2019) — Trustee & As Req'd
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Yen Family Charitable Fdn
How much does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn give each year?
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn gave $129K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 12 grants.
What is The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $10,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn give grants?
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation Fo Parkinson's Research ($34,000), City Harvest Inc ($15,000) and Share Our Strength ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Yen Family Charitable Fdn?
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes Parkinson’s research, hunger relief, diabetes prevention and treatment, Alzheimer’s support, and services for Asian American communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Yen Family Charitable Fdn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's EIN?
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3466314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Yen Family Charitable Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-yen-family-charitable-fdn-morg_0ff0018317284aba8dfdd64cd69f2346
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