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Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation

Preselected recipients only Irvine, California · EIN 872782031

Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,350 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,850. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $3,361 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,1803$77,942
2024$3,3616$75,311
2025$3,3503$70,317

How to apply

Jiao and Liqing Sun 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 Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$3,350

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Asian American Advocacy Alliance
Rosemead, CA
promote students and youth leadership$1,850
Asian Arts Talents Foundation
Temple City, CA
To promote arts and culture enrichment$1,000
Tzu Chi Foundation
San Dimas, CA
Promote helping people in needs all over the world$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation give?

$3,350 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Liqing L Sun (Ceo) and Jiao Wang (Treasurer).

What does Jiao and Liqing Sun Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.

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