Jeremy Lin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jeremy Lin Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $681,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$681,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $821,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $821,000 | 16 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $681,000 | 14 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Jeremy Lin 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 Jeremy Lin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $500,000 |
| California | 4 | $180,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee Against Anti Asian Violence | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Adhikaar for Human Rights and Social Justice | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Apex for Youth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Asian American Coalition for Children and Families | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Chinatown Youth Initiatives | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Drum-Desis Rising Up and Moving Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Harbor House Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hope Horizon East Palo Alto | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mekong Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Minkwon Center for Community Action Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| South Asian Youth Action Saya Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Streetcode Academy | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trybe Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Professionals in Christian Philanthropy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip Jung
- Jeremy Lin
- Joshua Lin
- Patricia Sun
Questions people ask
Does Jeremy Lin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeremy Lin Foundation give?
$681,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Jeremy Lin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip Jung (Dir, Treas), Jeremy Lin (Dir), Joshua Lin (Dir, Sec, VP) and Patricia Sun (Dir, Pres).
What does Jeremy Lin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.