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Hang Tian Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Altos, California · EIN 810706817

Hang Tian Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $12,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $11,000 the year before.

100% of its 2023 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
2020$50,0001$250,985
2022$11,0001$106,827
2023$12,0001$101,523

How to apply

Hang Tian 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 Hang Tian Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2023

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Beijing Capital UniversityThe Gu Tao Scholarship is established to recognize and reward students with exceptional academic performance in the School of Business Administration.$12,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hang Tian Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Hang Tian Foundation give?

$12,000 in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $12,000.

Who runs Hang Tian Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Tao Gu (Ceo) and Xixia Shi (Cfo).

What does Hang Tian Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and international.

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