The Yinchin Foundation
The Yinchin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Moreno Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $51K.
The Yinchin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yinchin Foundation gave $83K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,350
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,419
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,675
- Total assets
- $1,513,396
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (72% 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 Yinchin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stuf United Fund ($60K). Together the top 8 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Yinchin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $83K (2024) to $181K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stuf United Fund Flushing, NY | To create a greater global impact by being united | $60,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School La Canada Flintridge, CA | To create a greater global impact by being united | $6,000 |
| Taiwan Center San Diego, CA | To create a greater global impact by being united | $5,000 |
| High Point Academy Pasadena, CA | To Create a Greater Global Impact | $4,750 |
| Taccla San Gabriel, CA | To create a greater global impact by being united | $2,600 |
| Dixie Canyon School Sherman Oaks, CA | To Create a Greater Global Impact | $2,000 |
| Friends of Reed Valley Village, CA | To create a greater global impact by being united | $2,000 |
| Salt Lake Buddhist Temple Salt Lake City, UT | To create a greater global impact by being united | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,513,396 | $108,510 | $100,343 | $83,350 | 8 | $83,350 | $51,350 | $191,445 |
| 2023 | $1,505,229 | $495,773 | $122,112 | $117,900 | 5 | $117,900 | $444,574 | $136,062 |
| 2022 | $1,131,568 | $147,683 | $183,095 | $180,667 | 7 | $180,667 | $117,523 | — |
| 2021 | $1,166,980 | $109,294 | $137,458 | $135,390 | 3 | $135,390 | $109,294 | — |
| 2020 | $1,195,144 | $-30,868 | $108,375 | $105,000 | 6 | — | $38,187 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yinchin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yinchin Foundation is led by James Yin, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Yin
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chin-Lung Yin
Trustee & Chair
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Yin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Yin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ming Kuang Yin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Yinchin Foundation
How much does The Yinchin Foundation give each year?
The Yinchin Foundation gave $83K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 5 grants.
What is The Yinchin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yinchin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,675, and its average grant was $10,419, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yinchin Foundation give grants?
The Yinchin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (27%).
Does The Yinchin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Yinchin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Create a Greater Global Impact by Being United" (6 grants).
Who are The Yinchin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yinchin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stuf United Fund ($60,000), Flintridge Preparatory School ($6,000) and Taiwan Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Yinchin Foundation?
The Yinchin Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (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 is The Yinchin Foundation's EIN?
The Yinchin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1851830. 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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