Yang Foundation
The Yang Foundation is a private foundation located in New Hartford, New York, established in 1988. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on making grants to religious, educational, and other charitable nonprofit organizations to better serve their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$853K
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$66K
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
70
-7.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$947.857
+1.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to make grants to religious, educational, and other charitable nonprofit organizations. Its main program area is direct aid to needy individuals for medical expenses.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 89 grants in 2023, with a total grant distribution of approximately $39,940 (with 44 additional grants beyond those specifically listed). Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $880,136
- Total Revenues: $55,376
- Total Expenses: $73,060
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $853,144 | $880,136 | $897,820 |
| Revenue | $40,775 | $55,376 | $53,879 |
| Expenses | $67,767 | $73,060 | $78,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $65,350 | $70,806 | $75,510 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,636 | $55,376 | $53,879 |
| Distributable Amount | $79,911 | $67,556 | $71,469 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Americares ($1,500), Earthjustice ($1,500), Friends of the Earth ($1,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM HOUSE UTICA, NY | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE PHILADELPHIA, PA | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS GREENVILLE, SC | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN RIVERS WASHINGTON, DC | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $750 |
| AMERICARES STAMFORD, CT | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,500 |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK, NY | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
| ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND COTATI, CA | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONCERVANCY HARPERS FERRY, WV | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
| ASPCA WASHINGTON, DC | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
| AUTISM SPEAKS PRINCETON, NJ | DIRECT AID TO NEEDY | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUL JO YANG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JAE SOOK YANG | COMMITTEE | — | — |
| MICHELLE K YANG | COMMITTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yang Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to make grants to religious, educational, and other charitable nonprofit organizations. Its main program area is direct aid to needy individuals for medical expenses.
How do I apply for a grant from Yang Foundation?
The foundation made 89 grants in 2023, with a total grant distribution of approximately $39,940 (with 44 additional grants beyond those specifically listed). Recent grantees include: • Mercy Corps ($1,500) • Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation ($1,500) • World Wildlife Fund ($1,500) Grant descriptions are categorized as "Direct Aid To Needy," indicating support for individuals in need as well as organizational support.
What size grants does Yang Foundation award?
In 2024, Yang Foundation awarded 70 grants totaling $66K — an average of about $947.857 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Yang Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Yang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Yang Foundation's EIN?
Yang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1318142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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