VN-Hope Foundation
VN-Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
VN-Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: VN-Hope Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,300
- -70.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,150
- -70.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $36,761
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who VN-Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Quan Am Tinh Xa ($2K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How VN-Hope Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $900 (2023) to $8K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quan Am Tinh Xa San Jose, CA | To Help Support Local Comunities Internationally. | $1,700 |
| Second Food Harvest San Jose, CA | To Help Feed the Hungry. | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,761 | $3,801 | $2,300 | 2 | $2,300 |
| 2024 | $40,562 | $9,253 | $7,700 | 2 | $7,700 |
| 2023 | $49,816 | $1,485 | $900 | 2 | $900 |
| 2022 | $51,301 | $2,825 | $2,800 | 4 | $2,800 |
| 2021 | $54,126 | $3,262 | $1,305 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $57,387 | $2,883 | $1,518 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
VN-Hope Foundation is led by Chinh Tran, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chinh Tran
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Minh Tran
Secretary
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 VN-Hope Foundation
How much does VN-Hope Foundation give each year?
VN-Hope Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
How large is VN-Hope Foundation?
VN-Hope Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does VN-Hope Foundation operate?
VN-Hope Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is VN-Hope Foundation's EIN?
VN-Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5953179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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