AY Nguyen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
AY Nguyen Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,365 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,525 and the largest $10,315. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,365
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,525
- Largest grant$10,315
- Assets$21,432
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,000 | 6 | $5,961 |
| 2025 | $20,365 | 4 | $21,432 |
How to apply
AY Nguyen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $19,365 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vnhelp | General Operating Support | $10,315 |
| Individual | Education | $7,050 |
| Vietbay Inc | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yen Nguyen
- Viet-An Nguyen
- Mia Nguyen
- Zoey Nguyen
Questions people ask
Does AY Nguyen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AY Nguyen Foundation give?
$20,365 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,525.
Who runs AY Nguyen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yen Nguyen (Trustee President), Viet-An Nguyen (Trustee Chairman), Mia Nguyen (Junior Trustee) and Zoey Nguyen (Junior Trustee).