Chen & Lin Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chen & Lin Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 2009, with $943 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2331 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94303 EIN 26-3895953 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$943
▲ 35.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7,567
Net assets
$41K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chen & Lin Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · -702% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chen & Lin Family Foundation: 65 mo reserves · -702% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chen & Lin Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chen & Lin Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2331 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $317 (FY2013) to $943 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,145Net assets $41K
Operating margin
-702.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43K
Total liabilities
$2,145
Net assets
$41K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $943▲35.1% | $7,567▲8.4% | $41,117▼13.9% | $43,262▼11.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $698▼98.6% | $6,982▲0.7% | $47,741▼11.6% | $48,605▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $50,201▲34762% | $6,932▲54.8% | $54,025▲402% | $54,025▲402% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $144▼98.6% | $4,478▲105% | $10,756▼28.7% | $10,756▼28.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $10,086▲392% | $2,187▲5.9% | $15,090▲110% | $15,090▲72.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$3,449▼246% | $2,066▼44.7% | $7,192▲1219% | $8,768▼38.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,366▲16800% | $3,739▼41.3% | -$643▼188% | $14,309▲152% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $14▼99.9% | $6,366▲28.6% | $730▼89.7% | $5,682▼26.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,484▲3051% | $4,950▲21.1% | $7,082▲178% | $7,749▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $301▼3.2% | $4,087▼32.6% | $2,548▼59.8% | $8,455▼22.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $311▼1.9% | $6,060▲31.1% | $6,334▼47.6% | $10,944▼25.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $317 | $4,624▲3.3% | $12,083▼26.3% | $14,711▼24.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,476▲16.4% | $16,390▼20.5% | $19,552▼16.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $3,847 | $20,614 | $23,507 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chen & Lin Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chen & Lin Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3895953, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chen & Lin Family Foundation's EIN?
- Chen & Lin Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3895953.
- How much revenue does Chen & Lin Family Foundation report?
- Chen & Lin Family Foundation reported $943 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chen & Lin Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Chen & Lin Family Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chen & Lin Family Foundation (EIN 26-3895953) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.