The Zheng Family Foundation
The Zheng Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hillsborough, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Zheng Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zheng Family Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,285
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $24,285
- Median grant
- $24,285
- Total assets
- $253,948
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Zheng Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Anna Lu Zheng Fund ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Lu Zheng Fund New Haven, CT | General support for the advancementof the arts and arts educationat Yale College | $24,285 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,948 | $284,833 | $30,885 | $24,285 | 1 | $24,285 | $2,173 |
| 2025 | — | — | $4,850 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zheng Family Foundation is led by Weiguo Zhen, CEO on every filing since 2025; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Weiguo Zhen
CEO
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2026)
Alice Zheng
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2026)
Qing Lu
CFO
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $1K, to Weiguo Zhen (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Zheng Family Foundation
How much does The Zheng Family Foundation give each year?
The Zheng Family Foundation gave $24K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Zheng Family Foundation?
The Zheng Family Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $285K.
Where does The Zheng Family Foundation operate?
The Zheng Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is The Zheng Family Foundation's EIN?
The Zheng Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4455190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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