Green Mountain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Green Mountain Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,843 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,280. 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$114,843
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,280
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,666 the year before.
22% 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 | $96,465 | 55 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $106,666 | 48 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $114,843 | 59 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $101,717 |
| New York | 3 | $3,021 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,032 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,050 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $523 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wwii Pacific War Memorial Hall | Donation | $20,280 |
| Shin Shin Educational Foundation | Donation | $11,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Donation | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross Central Coast Chapter Disaster Relief | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tzu Chi Foundationdisaster Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Stanford Universitystanford Medicine | Donation | $4,000 |
| Alumni Association of Southern Medical University -North American | Donation | $3,000 |
| Chinese Performance Arts of America (Cpaa) | Donation | $3,000 |
| Valleyrain International | Donation | $3,000 |
| Comminuty Bridges | Donation | $2,000 |
| Friends of Children With Special Needs (FCSN) | Donation | $2,000 |
| Global Green Development Alliance | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hua Yi Performing Group | Donation | $2,000 |
| Silicon Valley Woman's Alliance - Svwa | Donation | $2,000 |
| Homeless Service Centerencompass Community Services | Donation | $2,000 |
| Bridge Road International (Bri) Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County | Donation | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Chinese American Professors & Professionals Net | Donation | $1,500 |
| CDC Foundation | Donation | $1,050 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Donation | $1,032 |
| Museum of Chinese in America (Moca) | Donation | $1,021 |
| Alzheimer's Association Asian Community Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Asian American Donor Program (Aadp) | Donation | $1,000 |
| Asian American Unity Coalition (Aauc) | Donation | $1,000 |
| Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (Apapa) | Donation | $1,000 |
| Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archivebridge | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care | Donation | $1,000 |
| Committee of 100 | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fallen Officer Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gastric Cancer Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care (Heartofhope) | Donation | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation (Nhcccf) | Donation | $1,000 |
| Second Havest Food Bank Santa Cruz County | Donation | $1,000 |
| University of Florida Foundationcollege of Engineering | Donation | $1,000 |
| University of Florida Foundationcollege of Medicine | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of China Camp (Focc) | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ke Wu
- Hong-Gen Chen
Questions people ask
Does Green Mountain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Green Mountain Foundation give?
$114,843 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Green Mountain Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ke Wu (Secretary) and Hong-Gen Chen (President & Ceo).
What does Green Mountain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.