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Tri-Valley Morning Star Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN RAMON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Shujuan Gu. It holds total assets of $860K. Annual income is reported at $589K. Total assets have grown from $47K in 2013 to $698K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Delaware, Massachusetts. According to available records, Tri-Valley Morning Star Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $35K, with a median grant of $350. Annual giving has decreased from $14K in 2021 to $10K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $11K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$220
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tri-Valley Morning Star Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, DC.
Tri-Valley Morning Star Foundation has distributed a total of $35K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $350, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $11K.
Tri-Valley Morning Star Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tri-Valley Morning Star Foundation is headquartered in SAN RAMON, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shujuan Gu | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bin Xiao | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$64K
Total Assets
$698K
Fair Market Value
$824K
Net Worth
$636K
Grants Paid
$10K
Contributions
$132K
Net Investment Income
$15K
Distribution Amount
$37K
Total: $615K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$35K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$350
Unique Recipients
18
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley Bread Of Life Christian Church - Church BuildingCharitable | Pleasanton, CA | $6K | 2024 |
| Grape Vine Mission CenterCharitable | Fremont, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| Groton SchoolEducational | Groton, MA | $950 | 2024 |
| Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement ProjectCharitable | Christchurch | $500 | 2024 |
| Tri-Valley Bread Of Life Christian Church - Orphan VillageCharitable | Fremont, CA | $420 | 2024 |
| Love QueenstownCharitable | Queenstown | $300 | 2024 |
| Yellowstone ForeverCharitable | Bozeman, MT | $206 | 2024 |
| Georgetown University (Athletics Excellence Fund)Educational | Washington, DC | $350 | 2023 |
| Dartmouth College (Trustees Of Dartmouth College)Educational | Hanover, NH | $350 | 2023 |
| Hope For Pdcd FoundationCharitable | Folsom, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| DonorschooseorgCharitable | Philadelphia, PA | N/A | 2023 |
| Tri-Valley Bread Of Life Christian ChurchCharitable | Pleasanton, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversityEducational | Washington, DC | $370 | 2022 |
| Dartmouth CollegeEducational | Hanover, NH | $200 | 2022 |
| Phi Beta Kappa SocietyEducational | Washington, DC | $110 | 2022 |
| GofundmeCharitable | Redwood City, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| American Online Giving Foundation IncCharitable | Newark, DE | $1K | 2021 |
| The School FundEducational | Palo Alto, CA | $220 | 2021 |