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Robert and Lynn Shieh Foundation

Preselected recipients only Downey, California · EIN 831724181

Robert and Lynn Shieh Foundation is a private foundation in Downey, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $550 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $550. 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 the same as $550 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5001$17,529
2024$5501$20,417
2025$5501$23,692

How to apply

Robert and Lynn Shieh 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$550

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Onesky
Berkeley, CA
General purpose to support the onesky organization.$550

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robert and Lynn Shieh Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Robert and Lynn Shieh Foundation give?

$550 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $550.

Who runs Robert and Lynn Shieh Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Peggy Hsieh (Secretary), Rung-Kun Shieh (Director), Ling-Hwa Hsieh (Treasurer) and Johnny Hsieh (President) among 6 officers and trustees.

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