Zee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zee Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $19,900 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$19,900
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
60% 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 | $1.0 million | 17 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 20 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
Zee 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 Zee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $517,200 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $548,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier College | Support intex fellowship & whittier works program | $250,000 |
| Education Foundation of Xiamen | Laboratory construction STEM learning and arts | $218,700 |
| Intl Society Orthomolecular Medici | Isom professional education program | $100,000 |
| Tong Jue Temple of Taicang | Renovation of huiquan library in temple | $100,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Housing and meals for the homeless | $100,000 |
| Give 2 Asia | Chinese studies prog at american school in japan | $70,000 |
| Tiacan Fuqiao Middle School | Smart classrooms and artificial intelligence | $68,700 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary | Women and childrens health services campaign | $55,000 |
| Water of Life Community Church | To support homelessness in fontana | $50,000 |
| Suzhou Education Development Fndn | Encourage excellence in teaching and learning | $29,800 |
| The Stanford Fund | Undergraduate student experience enrichment | $10,000 |
| Classical Kusc FM 915 | Support classical music public radio | $3,000 |
| LB Poly Hs Boys Volleyball | Support long beach polys music program | $2,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Long Beach | After school care and summer programs for youth | $2,000 |
| World Mission Inc | Bible ministry reaching out to the world | $2,000 |
| Fontana Boys and Girls Club | Academic sports and fitnes progams for youth | $2,000 |
| Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Ctr | Building community through the arts | $1,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Wilmi | Church charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Herald Cancer Association | Cancer patient services and prevention awareness | $1,000 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conserv | Land preservation for ecological purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tien P Zee
- George Yen
- Jinly Zee
- Jinsen Zee
Questions people ask
Does Zee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zee Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $19,900.
Who runs Zee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tien P Zee (President), George Yen (Secretarycfo), Jinly Zee (Director) and Jinsen Zee (Director).
What does Zee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.