Mighty Mountain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mighty Mountain Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,076 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,945. 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$9,076
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,945
- Assets$558,527
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,424 the year before.
86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,424 | 3 | $148,869 |
| 2025 | $9,076 | 7 | $558,527 |
How to apply
Mighty Mountain 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 Mighty Mountain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $3,945 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $4,131 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humanistic Education Foundation | To improve Taiwan's education and promote humanistic education in Taiwan. | $3,945 |
| San Jos Public Library Foundation | Provides advocacy, financial support, and leadership to public libraries and educational programs throughout San Jose to create an educated, equitable, and engaged community. | $1,331 |
| National Park Foundation | To protect and enhance America's national parks for present and future generations. | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara County Library District | To support ongoing and innovative districtwide library services, with a vision to ignite the power of the Library to provide opportunities for all. | $1,000 |
| Mosei Academy of Taiwanese Language | To promote and preserve the spoken Taiwanese language (Ti-g) and the written Taiwanese language (Ti-bn) by providing accessible educational resources, establishing lecturer training capacities, fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting content creation, and strengthening Taiwanese identity. | $800 |
| Golden State Youth Orchestra | To nurture, train and develop young musicians from culturally diverse backgrounds and encourage a lasting appreciation of music, and to provide high-quality performance opportunities for young people and outstanding musical events for the wider community. | $500 |
| Donor Network West Foundation | To support donor families and transplant recipients, to fund clinical innovation and research, and educate communities about the power of organ, eye and tissue donation. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hungchou Kao
- Yuping Lien
Questions people ask
Does Mighty Mountain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mighty Mountain Foundation give?
$9,076 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mighty Mountain Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hungchou Kao (Ceo) and Yuping Lien (Cfo).
What does Mighty Mountain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.