Voices to Be Heard
Voices to Be Heard is a private foundation, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $47K.
Voices to Be Heard at a glance
In short: Voices to Be Heard gave $3K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $870.5), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,482
- -38.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $871
- +22.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $410
- Total assets
- $318,649
- +5.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Voices to Be Heard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Alley Cat Allies ($3K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Voices to Be Heard gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $6K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, MD | To transform and develop communities to protect and improve the lives of cats. | $2,604 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors. | $513 |
| ShiFang Buddhist Culture Foundation | For committed to charity, Buddhist education, tea culture, and helping human spiritual life. | $307 |
| North America Financial Education F Pomona, CA | To promote financial stability and inclusion for the underprivileged, future generations, new immigrants, and those who are financially vulnerable. | $58 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $318,649 | $47,347 | $38,492 | $3,482 | 4 | $81,039 | $47,347 | $56,652 |
| 2025 | $302,106 | $164,167 | $27,655 | $5,693 | 8 | $26,422 | $164,167 | $45,370 |
| 2024 | $165,969 | $27,024 | $18,989 | $5,105 | 9 | $17,371 | $26,314 | $35,798 |
| 2023 | $157,929 | $16,174 | $15,704 | $2,781 | 6 | $17,748 | $7,561 | $26,782 |
| 2022 | $114,583 | $41,691 | $16,834 | $3,368 | 7 | $16,496 | $4,936 | $24,641 |
| 2021 | $92,388 | $40,902 | $11,058 | $2,360 | 6 | — | $23,717 | $14,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Voices to Be Heard reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Voices to Be Heard is led by Kuang-Yu Shih, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kuang-Yu Shih
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wan-Na Chen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Voices to Be Heard
How much does Voices to Be Heard give each year?
Voices to Be Heard gave $3K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 8 grants.
What is Voices to Be Heard's typical grant size?
Voices to Be Heard's median grant in 2026 was $410, and its average grant was $871, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Voices to Be Heard give grants?
Voices to Be Heard gives mostly in Maryland: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%).
Does Voices to Be Heard give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Voices to Be Heard's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Voices to Be Heard?
Voices to Be Heard reported $319K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Voices to Be Heard's EIN?
Voices to Be Heard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1896360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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