Lienonefung Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lienonefung Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,879 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $40,000. 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$73,879
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,900 the year before.
70% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,920 | 11 | $682,814 |
| 2024 | $13,900 | 9 | $865,556 |
| 2025 | $73,879 | 23 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lienonefung 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 Lienonefung Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $44,174 |
| Arizona | 1 | $11,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,100 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1,855 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,050 |
| Maryland | 1 | $900 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis | Donation | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association | Donation | $11,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | Donation | $5,600 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Donation | $5,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Donation | $2,100 |
| Mandarin Language & Cultural Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Donation | $1,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Donation | $1,000 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Donation | $900 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Donation | $700 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Donation | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Donation | $500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Donation | $450 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Donation | $400 |
| Mozilla Foundation | Donation | $263 |
| Thunderbird | Donation | $211 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Donation | $155 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $100 |
| AARP Foundation | Donation | $100 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Donation | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Donation | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jang-Fung Chen
Questions people ask
Does Lienonefung Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lienonefung Foundation give?
$73,879 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lienonefung Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jang-Fung Chen (Ceo).
What does Lienonefung Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and environment and conservation.