ZH Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cupertino, CA EIN: 84-4010133

ZH Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $6K.

Key facts about ZH Family Foundation

EIN
84-4010133
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$6,440
Grants made (2025)
10
Average grant
$644
Median grant
$297
New grantees (estimate)
80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2025)
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who ZH Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for ZH Family Foundation's 10 itemized 2025 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is ZH Family Foundation open to new grantees?

80%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $627; repeat grants $714. How we count

Medians: $297 first-time, $714 repeat.

  • 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 633% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$6K

+157.6% YoY

Grant Count

10

+150.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$644

+3.0% YoY

About ZH Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

ZH Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $6K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 10 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

HonoluluSan FranciscoSan JoseSan MateoSanta AnaSunnyvaleCapitolaCupertinoLos AltosLos Altos HillsMontereySan Diego

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets———
Revenue———
Expenses———
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$3K$5K$6K0 grants20200 grants20215 grants20223 grants20234 grants202410 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

MVLA Soccer Club: $2KMVLA Soccer Club$2KHelios School: $1KHelios School$1KMonterey Bay Aquarium: $875Monterey Bay Aquarium$875Happy Hollow Park Zoo: $550Happy Hollow Park Zoo$550California Academy of Sciences: $299California Academy of Sciences$299Discovery Cube: $295Discovery Cube$295Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Disc: $290Santa Cruz Childrens Museum ofDisc$290Bowers Museum: $286Bowers Museum$286CuriOdyssey: $160CuriOdyssey$160San Francisco Zoo and Gardens: $143San Francisco Zoo and Gardens$143

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include MVLA Soccer Club ($2,275), Helios School ($1,267), Monterey Bay Aquarium ($875).

RecipientPurposeAmount
MVLA Soccer Club Los Altos, CATo develop exceptional players to maximize their potential as athletes and leaders.$2,275
Helios School Sunnyvale, CATo provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted students and their families and to empower authenticity through respect for self and others.$1,267
Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CATo inspire conservation of the ocean.$875
Happy Hollow Park Zoo San Jose, CATo connect people to nature through play.$550
California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CATo regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.$299
Discovery Cube Santa Ana, CAFor inspire and educate young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits to create a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.$295
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Disc Capitola, CACultivating curiosity and connection through discovery, learning, and creative playwhere all families explore their world together, building wonder and community that lasts a lifetime.$290
Bowers Museum Santa Ana, CATo enriche lives through the world's finest arts and cultures.$286
CuriOdyssey San Mateo, CATo inspire love for science and curiosity about the world to create a brighter future.$160
San Francisco Zoo and Gardens San Francisco, CATo connect all people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action.$143

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Peng ZhangPresident & CEO1—
Nannan HeSecretary1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZH Family Foundation?

ZH Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cupertino, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does ZH Family Foundation operate?

ZH Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.

What size grants does ZH Family Foundation award?

In 2025, ZH Family Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $644 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is ZH Family Foundation's EIN?

ZH Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4010133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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