Yao Shen Trust
Yao Shen Trust is a private foundation, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $25K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$420K
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-6.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yao Shen Trust reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Yao Shen Trust
Based on IRS filings
Yao Shen Trust is a private foundation, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $25K.
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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
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $420,318 | $425,282 | $434,501 |
| Revenue | $30,895 | $28,864 | $26,021 |
| Expenses | $35,859 | $38,083 | $40,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $29,096 | $32,157 | $32,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $24,514 | $23,136 | $18,830 |
| Distributable Amount | $31,776 | $28,490 | $28,816 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Hawaii Foundation ($24,126).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION HONOLULU, HI | SCHOLARSHIPS | $24,126 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Yao Shen Trust?
As of 2025, Yao Shen Trust holds $420K in total assets with $31K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $24K in 2025.
Where does Yao Shen Trust operate?
Yao Shen Trust has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Yao Shen Trust award?
In 2025, Yao Shen Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Yao Shen Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Yao Shen Trust reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Yao Shen Trust's EIN?
Yao Shen Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6046937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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