Yin-Shun Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yin-Shun Foundation is a private foundation in Sparta, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $419,800 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $141,800. 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$419,800
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$141,800
- Assets$86.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $397,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $397,300 | 13 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $419,800 | 13 | $86.2 million |
How to apply
Yin-Shun 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yin-Shun Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $282,100 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $89,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $18,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support for buddhist propagation | $141,800 |
| Individual | Support for buddhist propagation | $75,000 |
| Light of Wisdom Dharma | Support for buddhist propagation | $60,300 |
| Yin Shun Cultural Foundation | Support for buddhist propagation | $50,000 |
| Buddhist Global Relief | Compassion for Humanity | $30,000 |
| World Food Program | Compassion for Humanity | $18,700 |
| Individual | Support for buddhist propagation | $10,000 |
| Miao Yun Aranya Foundation | Support for buddhist propagation | $10,000 |
| chiayi young buddhist assoc | support for buddhist propagation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support for buddhist propagation | $6,000 |
| Tzu-Chi Foundation | Compassion for Humanity | $4,000 |
| lvmc | Compassion for Humanity | $2,000 |
| market street mission | Compassion for Humanity | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taihua Wu
- Ven Yuan PO
- Ven Yuan-Wu
- Tse-Yu Hsieh
- Hsiu-Ju Phi
- Ven Bhikkhu Chang-Tzu
- Bao-Hwa Sheu
- Meihsiu Lin
- Xiaoning Jane Zhang
Questions people ask
Does Yin-Shun Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yin-Shun Foundation give?
$419,800 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Yin-Shun Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Taihua Wu (Trustee), Ven Yuan PO (Trustee), Ven Yuan-Wu (Trustee) and Tse-Yu Hsieh (Alt Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Yin-Shun Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.