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The Yao Yuan Sze Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, extending grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $430,000 across six grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WHITTIER COLLEGE
Whittier, CA
$974K
38%
ARK INSTITUTE OF LEARNING
Tacoma, WA
$345K
13%
SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION
LAS VEGAS, NV
$320K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$30.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION?
No. YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION give?
YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $430 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include WHITTIER COLLEGE, ARK INSTITUTE OF LEARNING, and SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION?
YAO YUAN SZE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.