Transparent Fish Fund Inc
Transparent Fish Fund is a 501(c)(3) us non-profit organization founded in 2011 in palo alto, California, established exclusively for charitable purposes to connect credible chinese and east asian grassroots ngos with individuals from the west. The greater mission behind this work is to foster a sustainable long-term ngo culture in east asia, and in doing so, spread a global spirit of philanthropy.
Transparent Fish Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Transparent Fish Fund Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $355,420
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Transparent Fish Fund Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Transparent Fish Fund Inc
Who Transparent Fish Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Horizon East Palo Alto ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Transparent Fish Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $50K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Horizon East Palo Alto East Palo Alto, CA | Middle school christian spiritual program for east palo alto and east menlo park in California. | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,420 | $292,159 | $255,597 | $8,000 | 1 | $118 |
| 2024 | $318,858 | $290,811 | $318,265 | $10,000 | 1 | $32 |
| 2023 | $346,324 | $294,888 | $282,386 | $30,000 | 2 | $362 |
| 2022 | $333,738 | $288,727 | $335,423 | $40,000 | 3 | $84 |
| 2021 | $380,247 | $294,149 | $296,885 | $40,000 | 3 | $159 |
| 2020 | $382,983 | $268,808 | $311,292 | $50,000 | 4 | $307 |
About Transparent Fish Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Transparent Fish Fund Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $355K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $118.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Transparent Fish Fund Inc is led by Paul Chan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Chan
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Tsui
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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 Transparent Fish Fund Inc
How much does Transparent Fish Fund Inc give each year?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Transparent Fish Fund Inc?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc reported $355K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $292K.
What is Transparent Fish Fund Inc?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Los Altos, CA. It holds $355K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Transparent Fish Fund Inc operate?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, Maryland, New York.
What is Transparent Fish Fund Inc's EIN?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2885139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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