Green Ocean Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Green Ocean Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $66,500 and the largest $130,000. 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$133,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$66,500
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,000 | 1 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 2 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $133,000 | 2 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Green Ocean 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 Ocean Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $130,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chang Tseng Family Foundation | To provide financial relief to the poor. The distressed and underprivileged; support advancement of education and science; support universities, schools, libraries, churches, temples and other places of general public benefit. | $130,000 |
| Individual | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yuan Ning Tseng
- Shih Chang Chang
Questions people ask
Does Green Ocean Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Green Ocean Foundation give?
$133,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $66,500.
Who runs Green Ocean Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yuan Ning Tseng (President & CEO) and Shih Chang Chang (Secretary & CFO).
What does Green Ocean Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and faith communities.