The Hsieh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hsieh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $418,710 the year before.
70% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $418,710 | 12 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 10 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
The Hsieh Family 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 The Hsieh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 3 | $115,576 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | To support cancer and diabetes treatment and research | $600,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | Support for the j. Paul getty trust's pst art | $509,703 |
| Asian American Scholar Forum Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Caf America | To support china art foundation | $100,000 |
| Huntington Library | To support liu fang yuan | $100,000 |
| Institute 2100 Inc | For nixon foundation project | $100,000 |
| Polytechnic School | To enhance educational programs | $83,686 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | To preserve and protect historic places and spaces - forever, for everyone | $12,576 |
| Caltech | Create the type of research and academic environment that fosters imaginative intellectual inquiry | $4,000 |
| China Institute in America | To support china institute in america's event | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ming Hsieh
- Fang Zhi Liu Hsieh
Questions people ask
Does The Hsieh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hsieh Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Hsieh Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ming Hsieh (Director - Chairman) and Fang Zhi Liu Hsieh (Director - Secretary/Cfo).
What does The Hsieh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.