The 1990 Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The 1990 Institute?
The 1990 Institute is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc ($800K), The Henry Luce Foundation Inc ($90K), Cathay Bank Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to The 1990 Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc | $800,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | $90,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cathay Bank Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Endaoment Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Anna and John J Sie Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| East West Bank Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Civic Leadership USA Clusa | $12,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Liang Zee Foundation FKA Zee Foundation | $7,500 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Lawrence C NG Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Lazard Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $273K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
What grants has The 1990 Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cathay Bank Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Liang Zee Foundation FKA Zee Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| 2024 | JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | Support for teacher workshops | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Endaoment Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Anna and John J Sie Foundation | SOLIDARITY OF THE YOUTH | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Liang Zee Foundation FKA Zee Foundation | General Fund | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Lazard Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | East West Bank Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Anna and John J Sie Foundation | SOLIDARITY OF THE YOUTH | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Lawrence C NG Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL USE FUND | $2,000 |
| 2022 | JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Civic Leadership USA Clusa | CIVIC LEADERS FORUM | $12,500 |
| 2022 | The Anna and John J Sie Foundation | FOR US-CHINA RELATIONS. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | East West Bank Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Anna and John J Sie Foundation | China's Green Student Forum which promotes solidarity of the youth to save China's environment | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Liang Zee Foundation FKA Zee Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
| 2020 | JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc | PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2020 | The Anna and John J Sie Foundation | China's Green Student Forum which promotes solidarity of the youth to save China's environment | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Liang Zee Foundation FKA Zee Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The 1990 Institute?
The 1990 Institute is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc ($800K), The Henry Luce Foundation Inc ($90K), Cathay Bank Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to The 1990 Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is The 1990 Institute's largest funder?
JT Tai & CO Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The 1990 Institute, with $800K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The 1990 Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to The 1990 Institute across 22 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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