Cnyl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cnyl Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $62,000. 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$122,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $86,000 | 3 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $122,000 | 3 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Cnyl 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.
What Cnyl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $67,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Support charitable purposes, including: bringing ai technologies to to patient care, developing tool to project health benefits of increasing hepatitis b screening and treatment, supporting research and raising public awareness of hepatitis b, using advanced mris to idenfity patients with delayed cerebral ischemia, and ai prediction of delayed cerebral ischemia. | $62,000 |
| National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation | Support charitable purposes, including studying the role of regulatory t cells in immune regulation and exploring the feasibility of application for the treatment of allergic asthma and rheumatologic diseases, the pathogenesis of pyogenic liver abscess caused by k. Pneumoniac, and research to improve multiplayer xr experience content. | $55,000 |
| SGLJ Foundationsouth Hills Academy Foundation | Support charitable purposes, including providing students scholarships, financial aid, and awards. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lea-Ying Amy Lin
- Lung Albert Chen
- Yun-Fang Juan
Questions people ask
Does Cnyl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cnyl Foundation give?
$122,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Cnyl Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lea-Ying Amy Lin (President), Lung Albert Chen (Secretary & Treasurer) and Yun-Fang Juan (Director).
What does Cnyl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.