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Great Vows Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Jose, California · EIN 333762186

Great Vows Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,400 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,700 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Great Vows 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 Great Vows Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$2,000
New York1$1,400

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Assoc
Fremont, CA
Religious$2,000
Dharma Drum Retreat Center
Pine Bush, NY
Religious$1,400

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Great Vows Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Great Vows Foundation give?

$3,400 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,700.

Who runs Great Vows Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jiangtao Kuang Ceo (Ceo), Shiangchun Lai Cfo (Cfo) and Shiu-Ching Lee Secretary (Secretary).

What does Great Vows Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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