Bright Moon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bright Moon Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,020 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $582 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,020
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$582
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,847 the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 | $18,150 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $16,847 | 8 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $37,020 | 17 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Bright Moon 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 Bright Moon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $25,715 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $5,025 |
| Washington | 7 | $3,522 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,758 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Song Ching Ling | Donation | $15,000 |
| Louvre Museum | Donation | $4,074 |
| Cyark | Donation | $4,000 |
| Notre-Dame de Paris | Donation | $3,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Donation | $2,500 |
| Westminster Abbey | Donation | $2,015 |
| St Pauls Cathedral | Donation | $1,044 |
| La Fire Department Foundation | Donation | $1,025 |
| Museum of Warsaw | Donation | $582 |
| Newport High PTSA | Donation | $522 |
| Tyee PTSA | Donation | $500 |
| Seattle University | Donation | $500 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Donation | $500 |
| Pcna | Donation | $500 |
| Washington State University | Donation | $500 |
| Troop 438 | Donation | $500 |
| No Kid Hungry | Donation | $258 |
Officers and trustees
- Jiong Feng
- Yan Shen
- Wanxiang Ru
Questions people ask
Does Bright Moon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bright Moon Foundation give?
$37,020 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $582.
Who runs Bright Moon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jiong Feng (Director), Yan Shen (Director) and Wanxiang Ru (Director).
What does Bright Moon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and education.