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Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Jose, California · EIN 261581894

Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $9,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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
2022$10,0001$608,719
2023$9,0001$638,816
2024$10,0001$678,306

How to apply

Vivian & Mark Tien 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Gospel Chinese Christian Church
Milpitas, CA
Charitable donation$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation give?

$10,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mark A Tien (Ceo) and Vivian Tien (Cfo/Sec).

What does Vivian & Mark Tien Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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