Jesy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jesy Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$160,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $142,000 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $145,000 | 28 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $142,000 | 25 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 27 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Jesy 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 Jesy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tzu Chi Foundation | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $15,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Donation | $10,000 |
| MIT Annual Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tufts University | Donation | $5,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $5,000 |
| Standford University | Donation | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,000 |
| Princeton University Annual Giving | Donation | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Donation | $5,000 |
| San Jose Public Library | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Donation | $5,000 |
| Canary Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundatio | Donation | $5,000 |
| West County Mandarin School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Youth Orchestra | Donation | $5,000 |
| Chang Sen Xue Longevity Association | Donation | $5,000 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundati | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ning Lee
- Tu-Lien Lee
Questions people ask
Does Jesy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jesy Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jesy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ning Lee (President) and Tu-Lien Lee (Secretary).
What does Jesy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.