Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$2,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4,000 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 | 3 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $4,000 | 3 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $2,000 | 2 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao 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 Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Fund | For support and enhance the undergraduate experience of all stanford students, including their own. | $1,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | To be a major source of private funding for environmental projects around the lake tahoe basin with an emphasis on forest health, lake clarity, sustainable recreation, transportation and stewardship. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jinshan Li
- Cecilia X Zhao
Questions people ask
Does Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation give?
$2,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jinshan Li (President) and Cecilia X Zhao (Secretary).
What does Jinshan Li and Cecilia Zhao Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.