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Grand Sun Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richmond, California · EIN 872523813

Grand Sun Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,001 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $539 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1,500 the year before.

78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,5005$180,607
2024$10,00110$177,002

How to apply

Grand Sun 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Grand Sun Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California10$10,001

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of San Francisco (USF)
San Francisco, CA
Educational$5,000
Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities
Castro Valley, CA
Charitable$1,280
Chinese Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Charitable$1,000
Chinese Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Chritable$1,000
Jelly's Place
San Pablo, CA
Charitable$598
UC San Francisco (UCSF)
San Francisco, CA
Charitable$480
Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Martinez, CA
Charitable$260
Saver
San Pablo, CA
Charitable$163
Music and Performances Association
Oakland, CA
Charitable$120
Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California
San Jose, CA
Charitable$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Grand Sun Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Grand Sun Foundation give?

$10,001 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $539.

Who runs Grand Sun Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Yue Hua Cao (Ceo) and Yong Da du (Cfo).

What does Grand Sun Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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