The Yen Family Charitable Fdn
Preselected recipients only
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Forest Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $129,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,250 and the largest $34,000. 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$129,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,250
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $99,000 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 | $105,000 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $99,000 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 12 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Yen Family Charitable Fdn 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 Yen Family Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $75,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $35,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation Fo Parkinson's Research | General support | $34,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General support | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $8,500 |
| The Food Bank for New York City | General support | $8,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $7,500 |
| Asian American Federation | General support | $5,000 |
| Chinatown Manpower Project Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| James Beard Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Aboodi Trustee
Questions people ask
Does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn give?
$129,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,250.
Who runs The Yen Family Charitable Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists David Aboodi Trustee (Trustee, As Req'd).
What does The Yen Family Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and food and hunger.