Tiptoe Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cupertino, CA EIN: 91-2163498

Tiptoe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $424K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $60K.

Key facts about Tiptoe Foundation

In short: Tiptoe Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
91-2163498
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$25,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$25,000
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$423,842

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$424K

+30.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$25K

-16.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-16.7% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

San Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grants20201 grants20210 grants20221 grants20231 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Living Sapling for Youth Volunteer: $25KLiving Sapling for YouthVolunteer$25K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
LIVING SAPLING FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEER SCHOOL - EDUCATION$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$423,842$325,772$327,642
Revenue$132,313$34,858$-5,092
Expenses$34,243$36,728$23,648
Qualifying Distributions$29,582$32,277$20,000
Net Investment Income$59,682$4,858$4,740
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 17, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
  8. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  9. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
  10. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  11. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 17, 2025)
  12. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Tiptoe Foundation is led by Sheng Hwa Ho, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Sheng Hwa Ho

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Tsai-Ju Ho

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Wei Tai-Fen Ho

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Yi-Ju Ho

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Duane Voigt

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Yuhsien Lin

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tiptoe Foundation

How much does Tiptoe Foundation give each year?

Tiptoe Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.

How large is Tiptoe Foundation?

Tiptoe Foundation reported $424K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $132K.

What is Tiptoe Foundation?

Tiptoe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cupertino, CA. It holds $424K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Tiptoe Foundation operate?

Tiptoe Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What is Tiptoe Foundation's EIN?

Tiptoe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2163498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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