The Hsieh Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-2790125
Foundation Overview
Based in Pasadena, CA, The Hsieh Family Foundation has awarded 136 grants totaling $23,474,208 to organizations in California, New York and 7 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $910 to $3,000,000, with a median award of $60,379.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 10 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
60% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (43%), Pasadena (24%), San Marino (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 25% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Hsieh Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American Scholar Forum Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Caf America | $100,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Support China Art Foundation | 2024 |
| Caltech | $4,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Create The Type Of Research And Academic Environment That Fosters Imaginative Intellectual Inquiry | 2024 |
| China Institute In America | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support China Institute In America's Event | 2024 |
| City Of Hope | $600,000 | Duarte, CA, US | To Support Cancer And Diabetes Treatment And Research | 2024 |
| Huntington Library | $100,000 | San Marino, CA, US | To Support Liu Fang Yuan | 2024 |
| Institute 2100 Inc | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | For Nixon Foundation Project | 2024 |
| Polytechnic School | $83,686 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Enhance Educational Programs | 2024 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | $509,703 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For The J. Paul Getty Trust's Pst Art | 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | $12,576 | New York, NY, US | To Preserve And Protect Historic Places And Spaces - Forever, For Everyone | 2024 |
| Caltech Associates | $4,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Organization's Programs | 2023 |
| City Of Hope | $1,000,000 | Duarte, CA, US | To Support Research For Innovative Patient Therapies | 2023 |
| Committee Of 100 | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Inclusion Programs Of Chinese Americans Into U.s. Society | 2023 |
| Greater Los Angeles Area Council Bsa | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Organization's Programs | 2023 |
| Huntington Library | $100,000 | San Marino, CA, US | To Support Liu Fang Yuan | 2023 |
| Iwaki Manbonzakura Co | $14,542 | Fukushima Prefecture, Foreign, JA | To Support Cherry Blossom Tree Planting | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | $910 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Orchestra Equipment Rental | 2023 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Nae's Programs | 2023 |
| National Committee On Us China Relations | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | National Committee Gala | 2023 |
| Polytechnic School | $70,758 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The Solar Car Project Of The Students | 2023 |
| University Of New Haven | $140,000 | West Haven, CT, US | To Support Henry C. Lee Institute | 2023 |
| Usc | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Armani Lab Fellowship Fund | 2023 |
| Ai Plus Gallery | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Artspire History Program | 2022 |
| American Avatamsaka Association | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The Buddhist Community | 2022 |
| City Of Hope | $1,000,000 | Duarte, CA, US | To Support Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Committee Of 100 | $253,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Inclusion Programs Of Chinese Americans Into U.s. Society | 2022 |
| Fudan University Education Development Foundation | $110,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | To Support Book Fund For Students | 2022 |
| Henry E Huntington Library And Art Gallery | $100,000 | San Marino, CA, US | To Support Liu Fang Yuan,the Chinese Garden Of The Huntington | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Nae Independent Fund | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Inventors | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Entertainment Sponsorship For The Nai 11th Annual Meeting | 2022 |
| National Committee On Us China Relations | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | National Committee Gala | 2022 |
| Polytechnic School | $1,170,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The 2022-23 Poly Fund | 2022 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | $280,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | To Support Dr. Henry Kissinger Event That Will Enable Expansion Of American Civics Education & Programming | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Math Circles 10-year Anniversary Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| University Of New Haven | $140,000 | West Haven, CT, US | To Support Henry C. Lee Institute | 2022 |
| Usc University Of Southern California | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Armani Lab Fellowship Fund | 2022 |
| Ai Plus Gallery | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Artspire History Program | 2022 |
| American Avatamsaka Association | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The Buddhist Community | 2022 |
| City Of Hope | $1,000,000 | Duarte, CA, US | To Support Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Committee Of 100 | $253,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Inclusion Programs Of Chinese Americans Into U.s. Society | 2022 |
| Fudan University Education Development Foundation | $110,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | To Support Book Fund For Students | 2022 |
| Henry E Huntington Library And Art Gallery | $100,000 | San Marino, CA, US | To Support Liu Fang Yuan,the Chinese Garden Of The Huntington | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Nae Independent Fund | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Inventors | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Entertainment Sponsorship For The Nai 11th Annual Meeting | 2022 |
| National Committee On Us China Relations | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | National Committee Gala | 2022 |
| Polytechnic School | $1,170,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The 2022-23 Poly Fund | 2022 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | $280,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | To Support Dr. Henry Kissinger Event That Will Enable Expansion Of American Civics Education & Programming | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Math Circles 10-year Anniversary Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| University Of New Haven | $140,000 | West Haven, CT, US | To Support Henry C. Lee Institute | 2022 |
| Usc University Of Southern California | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Armani Lab Fellowship Fund | 2022 |
| Ai Plus Gallery | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Artspire History Program | 2022 |
| American Avatamsaka Association | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The Buddhist Community | 2022 |
| City Of Hope | $1,000,000 | Duarte, CA, US | To Support Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Committee Of 100 | $253,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Inclusion Programs Of Chinese Americans Into U.s. Society | 2022 |
| Fudan University Education Development Foundation | $110,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | To Support Book Fund For Students | 2022 |
| Henry E Huntington Library And Art Gallery | $100,000 | San Marino, CA, US | To Support Liu Fang Yuan,the Chinese Garden Of The Huntington | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Nae Independent Fund | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Inventors | $30,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Entertainment Sponsorship For The Nai 11th Annual Meeting | 2022 |
| National Committee On Us China Relations | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | National Committee Gala | 2022 |
| Polytechnic School | $1,170,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support The 2022-23 Poly Fund | 2022 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | $280,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | To Support Dr. Henry Kissinger Event That Will Enable Expansion Of American Civics Education & Programming | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Math Circles 10-year Anniversary Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| University Of New Haven | $140,000 | West Haven, CT, US | To Support Henry C. Lee Institute | 2022 |
| Usc University Of Southern California | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Armani Lab Fellowship Fund | 2022 |
| Asia Society Southern California | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Asian Women Empowerment 2021 | 2021 |
| China Institute In America | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Blue Cloud Gala | 2021 |
| Committee Of 100 | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Hudson Institute | $110,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Fund 2021 | 2021 |
| Ibm Corportate Giving Program | $25,000 | Armonk, NY, US | Annual Convention Contribution | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Area Council Bsa | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Bsa 2021 Good Character Gala | 2021 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $3,770 | Washington, DC, US | Catering For Nae Event | 2021 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| National Committee On Us China Relations | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | National Committee Gala | 2021 |
| Polytechnic School | $14,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Poly Fund | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2021 Pledge Payment | 2021 |
| Academy Of Science & Technology | $10,000 | The Woodlands, TX, US | Academy Activity Fund | 2020 |
| Aimbe | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fellow Membership | 2020 |
| American Meizhou Dongpo Arcadia Inc | $5,513 | Arcadia, CA, US | Catering For Usc Event. Usc Norris In-kind Gifts Fund | 2020 |
| American Meizhou Dongpo Arcadia Inc | $2,130 | Arcadia, CA, US | Catering For Polytechnic Parents Fundraiser Event | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $118,750 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2020 Pledge Payment | 2020 |
| Committee Of 100 | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Committee Of 100 | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Covid-19 Relief Action | 2020 |
| Fudan Univ Education Dev't Foundation | $1,430,600 | N/a, SHANGHAI, CH | Covid-19 Research Fund | 2020 |
| Huntington Library | $100,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Chinese Garden | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Area Council Bsa | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Bsa 2020 Good Character Gala | 2020 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nae Leadership In A World Of Accelerating Change | 2020 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2020 Pledge Payment | 2020 |
| Polytechnic School | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Fund 2020 | 2020 |
| Polytechnic School | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Poly Fund | 2020 |
| Polytechnic School | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Poly Fund | 2020 |
| Richard Nixon Foundation | $250,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | 2020 Pledge Payment | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2020 Pledge Payment | 2020 |
| University Of New Haven | $280,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Henry C Lee College, Henry C Lee Institute Pledge Payment 1 | 2020 |
| University Of Southern California | $22,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Mhi Grant - Covid Research | 2020 |
| University Of Southern California | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Sandy Borden Thielicke Fund | 2020 |
| Usc Viterbi | $1,280 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Attorney Fee - Usc Matters | 2020 |
| Usc Viterbi | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Armani Lab Research | 2020 |
| Usc Viterbi | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Viterbi Award | 2020 |
| Usc Viterbi | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc University Advancement Gift - Viterbi Student Aid Fund | 2020 |
| Asia Society Of So Cal | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2018 Annual Gala | 2018 |
| Bowers Museum | $15,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Night Of Knights Dinner | 2018 |
| Brain Mapping Foundation | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | 15th Annual Gathering For The Cure | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $118,750 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pledge Payment | 2018 |
| Committee Of 100 | $482,000 | New York, NY, US | Nae Symposium, Nixon Library China Exhibit, General Fund, And Membership | 2018 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $13,650 | Washington, DC, US | Nai Conference Sponsorship | 2018 |
| Polytechnic School | $28,590 | Pasadena, CA, US | Poly Fund Year End Challenge And Parent Night | 2018 |
| Smithsonian | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Pledge Payment | 2018 |
| University Of Southern California | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Asian Pacific Alumni Association | 2018 |
| Woodrow Wilson Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wilson Center 50th Anniversary | 2018 |
| Wvu Foundation | $50,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Ming Hsieh Forensic Science Research Fund | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital - Los Angeles | $118,750 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $175,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nae President's Initiatives Fund | 2017 |
| Polytechnic School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Sino-american Cancer Foundation | $300,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | $250,000 | Yorba Linda, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Ucla Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Ucla Foundation | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Dentistry, Innovation Research Fund For Anti-aging | 2017 |
| University Of New Haven - Margaret Lee Scholarship Fund | $20,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| University Of New Haven | $300,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| University Of Southern California | $3,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Ming Hsieh Genome Guided Immunotherapy Fund | 2017 |
| Wvu Foundation | $50,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Forensic Research Fund | 2017 |
| Asia Society Southern California | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital - Los Angeles | $138,750 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Committee Of 100 | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Methodist Hospital | $50,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nae President's Initiatives Fund | 2016 |
| National Academy Of Engineering | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Global Grand Challenges Summit Student Day Playoffs | 2016 |
| Polytechnic School | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Annual Fund 2015 - 2016 | 2016 |
| Roundtable Of Chinese American Organizations | $3,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Stanford University | $400,000 | Stanford, CA, US | The Stanford Fund For Undergraduate Education | 2016 |
| Ucla Foundation | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Dentistry, Innovation Research Fund For Anti-aging | 2016 |
| University Of Southern California | $300,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Usc Ming Hsieh Genome Guided Immunotherapy Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Southern California | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Viterbi School Of Engineering, Student Projects Fund | 2016 |
| Wv Foundation | $50,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Forensic Research Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-2790125 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1289 S EL MOLINO AVE Pasadena, CA 91106-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Director - Chairman | Ming Hsieh |
|---|---|
| Director - Secretary/cfo | Fang Zhi Liu Hsieh |
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