ShaoTran Family Foundation
Accepts applications
ShaoTran Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mountain View, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,470 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $177,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$202,470
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$177,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $176,814 the year before.
45% 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 | $34,764 | 21 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $176,814 | 18 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $202,470 | 20 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tram Tran 211 Hope Street 266, Mountain View, CA 94041 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 382-2574 |
| What to submit | Letter of request with supporting documentation |
| Deadlines | No specified date |
| Restrictions | Only for charitable purposes |
What ShaoTran Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $194,470 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $6,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFgiving360 | General Support | $177,000 |
| University of California - Berkeley | Botanical Garden and Rausser College Fund General Support | $6,360 |
| Pacific American Foundation | ThriveHI Program General Support | $5,000 |
| Filoli Center | General Support | $3,110 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | general support | $1,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | General support | $1,000 |
| Symphony San Jose | General support | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Humane Society | General Support | $500 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | General support | $500 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Parks | General Support | $500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | general support | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities - Bay Area | general support | $500 |
| UNICEF USA | general support | $500 |
| Pets In Need | general support | $500 |
| Oahu SPCA | General Support | $500 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo | General support | $500 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | General support | $500 |
| Friends of the Berkeley Public Library | General support | $250 |
| Stanford University | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Tram Tran
- Victor Shao
Questions people ask
Does ShaoTran Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specified date.
How much does ShaoTran Family Foundation give?
$202,470 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs ShaoTran Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tram Tran (Ceo) and Victor Shao (Cfo & Secretary).
What does ShaoTran Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.