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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$319K
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Transparent Fish Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Transparent Fish Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $32.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $318,858 | $333,738 | $380,247 |
| Revenue | $290,811 | $288,727 | $294,149 |
| Expenses | $318,265 | $335,423 | $296,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32 | $84 | $159 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Transparent Fish Fund Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hope Horizon East Palo Alto ($10,000).
| 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. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL CHAN | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| DOUG TSUI | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| JOHN MAR | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transparent Fish Fund Inc?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. It holds $319K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Transparent Fish Fund Inc?
As of 2024, Transparent Fish Fund Inc holds $319K in total assets with $291K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Transparent Fish Fund Inc operate?
Transparent Fish Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Transparent Fish Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Transparent Fish Fund Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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