David J Tsiang Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David J Tsiang Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,790 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $5,000. 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$40,790
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,065 the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,000 | 36 | $850,220 |
| 2024 | $40,065 | 35 | $929,380 |
| 2025 | $40,790 | 44 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
David J Tsiang 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 David J Tsiang Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $18,660 |
| New York | 5 | $6,100 |
| Hawaii | 6 | $6,015 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $1,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF - PKD Center | General | $5,000 |
| Georgia Innocence Project | General | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General | $2,100 |
| All Students Matter Aka Ravenswood | General | $2,060 |
| Ihs - Institute for Human Services | General | $2,000 |
| Palestine Children Relief Fund | General | $1,500 |
| Safe Passage Project | General | $1,500 |
| Scid Pda Seattle Chinatown Intl Di | General | $1,500 |
| Lifemoves | General | $1,400 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General | $1,200 |
| Women in Need Win | General | $1,015 |
| Aloha Harvest | General | $1,000 |
| Child and Family Service | General | $1,000 |
| City Life Vida Urbana (Urban Revi | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $1,000 |
| Jungle Keepers | General | $1,000 |
| Network for Good FBO Dorothy Day Ho | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $1,000 |
| Shelterbox Via Givebutter | General | $1,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General | $750 |
| The Bail Project | General | $750 |
| The Bridge Bridge Restoration Min | General | $750 |
| Global Health Connections | General | $515 |
| Am Cancer Society Events (Relay Fo | General | $500 |
| Back on My Feet | General | $500 |
| Casa of San Mateo | General | $500 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | General | $500 |
| Jobtrain | General | $500 |
| Kua - Kua Aina Ulu Auamo | General | $500 |
| Luclile Packard Children's Hospital | General | $500 |
| Massachussets Coalition for the Hom | General | $500 |
| National Day Labor Organizing Netwo | General | $500 |
| Propublica | General | $500 |
| Sacred Heart Prep - Barat Scholarsh | General | $500 |
| The Petey Greene Program Inc | General | $500 |
| YWCA | General | $500 |
| Dreamprogram | General | $250 |
| Rotary Polio | General | $100 |
| Rotary Polio | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Tsiang
- Michelle Tsui
Questions people ask
Does David J Tsiang Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David J Tsiang Foundation give?
$40,790 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs David J Tsiang Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David J Tsiang (President/Tr) and Michelle Tsui (Vp/Secretary).
What does David J Tsiang Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.