Yangtze River Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yangtze River Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $9,000. 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$10,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$504,869
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,500 | 1 | $302,640 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 3 | $413,457 |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 2 | $504,869 |
How to apply
Yangtze River 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 Yangtze River Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania. It also paid $9,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fudan University Education Development Foundation | Educational | $9,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tian Shen
- Li Yu
Questions people ask
Does Yangtze River Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yangtze River Foundation give?
$10,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Yangtze River Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tian Shen (Ceo) and Li Yu (Cfo).
What does Yangtze River Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.