US - China Cultural Foundation
US - China Cultural Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $477K. Net investment income was $593K.
US - China Cultural Foundation at a glance
In short: US - China Cultural Foundation gave $477K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $476,507
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,563
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,250
- Total assets
- $6,354,844
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who US - China Cultural Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US China Cultural Institute ($305K). Together the top 4 received $394K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($82,044), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 46 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How US - China Cultural Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2022) to $829K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US China Cultural Institute New York, NY | Fund Cultural Program | $305,013 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $82,044 |
| Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga, CA | Fund Cultural Program | $32,950 |
| Careers Through Culinary Arts Progr New York, NY | Fund Educational Program | $30,000 |
| Lang Lang International Music Found New York, NY | Fund Cultural Program | $26,500 |
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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 | $6,354,844 | $604,245 | $506,749 | $476,507 | 8 | $488,134 | $593,358 | $547,985 |
| 2023 | $6,209,236 | $499,589 | $857,203 | $829,350 | 8 | $840,248 | $487,614 | $451,330 |
| 2022 | $6,466,166 | $181,413 | $405,970 | $375,500 | 5 | $389,034 | $169,061 | $450,342 |
| 2021 | $6,690,723 | $242,924 | $639,165 | $610,547 | 11 | $623,340 | $229,077 | $502,047 |
| 2020 | $3,840,978 | $266,013 | $832,800 | $804,653 | 14 | — | $253,106 | $333,191 |
| 2019 | $4,116,681 | $272,142 | $556,267 | $530,072 | 13 | — | $266,043 | $312,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, US - China Cultural Foundation reported a distributable amount of $548K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US - China Cultural Foundation is led by David Hsieh, Chairman & President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Hsieh
Chairman & President
Trustee → Chairman & President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Hsieh
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hsieh
Vice President & Treasurer
Trustee → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shirley Young (2019–2020) — President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 US - China Cultural Foundation
How much does US - China Cultural Foundation give each year?
US - China Cultural Foundation gave $477K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $829K across 8 grants.
What is US - China Cultural Foundation's typical grant size?
US - China Cultural Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $28,250, and its average grant was $59,563, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does US - China Cultural Foundation give grants?
US - China Cultural Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does US - China Cultural Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of US - China Cultural Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fund Cultural Program" (3 grants).
Who are US - China Cultural Foundation's largest grantees?
US - China Cultural Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include US China Cultural Institute ($305,013), Montalvo Arts Center ($32,950) and Careers Through Culinary Arts Progr ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($82,044), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is US - China Cultural Foundation?
US - China Cultural Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $488K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $548K (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 US - China Cultural Foundation's EIN?
US - China Cultural Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3155351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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