Forestsong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forestsong Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyvale, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $814,521 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $770,390. 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$814,521
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$770,390
- Assets$20.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $880,802 the year before.
25% 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 | $225,808 | 14 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $880,802 | 17 | $14.9 million |
| 2025 | $814,521 | 11 | $20.0 million |
How to apply
Forestsong 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 Forestsong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $770,390 |
| California | 9 | $39,131 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFgiving360 | To increase charitable giving in the U.S. DAFgiving360 does this by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution to donors and financial advisors. | $770,390 |
| Svideaorg | To provide valuable assistance and resources for Chinese young hi-tech talents. | $23,000 |
| University of Florida | Supporting education making a positive impact on the future of our university and its students. | $5,000 |
| Milpitas High School | To help a teacher in need, moving closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To foster racial unity by inspiring acts of kindness. | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Tsinghua Network | To unite and serve Tsinghua Univeristy alumni, providing various resources and conveniences in areas such as education, life, work, employment, and entrepreneurship through our alumni network. | $3,000 |
| Individual | $1,030 | |
| Santa Clara County Korean American | To make the greatest positive impact on our community by empowering our members and volunteers to drive change and by using data-driven models to deliver solutions with lasting results. | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Zoo | To different conservation causes, such as impactful repopulation efforts and general funding for zoo animal care. | $501 |
| Individual | To provide a safe, family-centered environment that stimulates a young child's imagination, creativity, love of books and reading, and desire to learn. | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | To share a commitment to free knowledge and work together with our community. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Shuwu Song
- Yun Lin
Questions people ask
Does Forestsong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forestsong Foundation give?
$814,521 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Forestsong Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shuwu Song (President & CEO) and Yun Lin (Secretary).
What does Forestsong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.