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Nissi Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saratoga, California · EIN 204475709

Nissi Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $137,505 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,985. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $156,426 the year before.

62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$156,42623$876,680
2024$137,50530$872,212

How to apply

Nissi 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 Nissi Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $607 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California19$106,267
District of Columbia2$12,600
Georgia1$8,684
Washington1$3,914
Texas1$2,000
Florida1$1,843
Mississippi1$1,000
Massachusetts1$500
Virginia1$75
Oklahoma1$15

Grants paid in 2024

All 30 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
River of Life Christian Church
Santa Clara, CA
Christian evangelism$35,985
Cityteam Ministries
San Jose, CA
Christian evangelism$19,480
Paypal Givingfund
Washington, DC
To support the mission of the organization$10,600
World Christian Restaurant
Power Springs, GA
Overcoming addiction to drugs$8,684
Gospel Operation International
San Bruno, CA
Christian evangelism$6,200
Glory Foundation
San Jose, CA
Philanthropy voluntarism and grantmaking$6,000
Training Resource Institute
San Jose, CA
To support the mission of the organization$6,000
Tianyi Studios Corporation
Newark, CA
To support the mission of the organization$6,000
The Media Evangelism Association US
Milpitas, CA
Christian evangelism$5,060
Tender Hearts Emmanuel Eternity the
Union City, CA
To support the mission of the organization$5,000
Homecoming Global
San Jose, CA
Christian evangelism$4,000
Partners International
Spokane, WA
Christian evangelism$3,914
Place of Providence Org
Santa Clara, CA
To support the mission of the organization$3,087
U Channel Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
To support the mission of the organization$3,000
Silver Lining Missions
Milpitas, CA
Christian evangelism$2,000
American Center for Law Justice
Washington, DC
To support the mission of the organization$2,000
MBS North America Christian Fellows
Arlington, TX
Christian evangelism$2,000
Cru Donation
Orlando, FL
Christian evangelism$1,843
Double Portion Media
Santa Clara, CA
To support the mission of the organization$1,500
American Family Assn
Tupelo, MS
Christian evangelism$1,000
Transform Our World
San Jose, CA
Christian evangelism$1,000
Tsun Jin High SchoolTo support the mission of the organization$607
Actblue
Somerville, MA
To support the mission of the organization$500
Chinese Campus Evangelical Ministry
Sunnyvale, CA
Christian evangelism$500
Rol-Acts Nonprofit Corp
Santa Clara, CA
To support the mission of the organization$500
Avenue
Danville, CA
To support the mission of the organization$360
Southbay Community Baptish Church
San Jose, CA
Christian evangelism$310
Individual
CA
Christian evangelism$285
American Diabetes Association
Arlington, VA
To support the mission of the organization$75
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
Christian evangelism$15

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Nissi Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Nissi Foundation give?

$137,505 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Nissi Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David K Yim (Ceo) and Kar K Yim (Secretary/Cfo).

What does Nissi Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and health.

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