Vivan & Mark Tien Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Jose, California, registered in 2008, with $47,055 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$47K
▼ 4.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$40K
Net assets
$557K
Employees
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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 Vivan & Mark Tien 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 →
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 Vivan & Mark Tien Family Foundation: 166 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Vivan & Mark Tien 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 →
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 Vivan & Mark Tien Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $34K (FY2013) to $47K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$596K
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$557K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,055▼4.6% | $40,302▲13.1% | $557,467▲1.2% | $596,124▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $49,327▼25.6% | $35,634▼29.1% | $550,714▲2.5% | $568,024▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $66,306▼24.7% | $50,279▲35.2% | $537,021▲3.1% | $573,678▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $88,102▼19.1% | $37,183▼2.1% | $520,994▲10.8% | $540,672▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $108,886▲109% | $37,995▲16.0% | $470,075▲17.8% | $504,879▲16.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $52,083▲22.0% | $32,743▲6.3% | $399,184▲5.1% | $433,234▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $42,707▼11.7% | $30,791▼6.1% | $379,844▲3.2% | $384,705▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $48,382▼33.7% | $32,776▲27.1% | $367,928▲4.4% | $372,287▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $72,959▲22.1% | $25,779▼34.3% | $352,322▲15.5% | $410,349▲26.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $59,764▲77.3% | $39,213▲39.1% | $305,142▲7.2% | $324,033▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $33,712 | $28,185▼0.3% | $284,591▲2.0% | $327,591▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $28,263 | $279,064 | $308,821 | 990PF |
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Data for Vivan & Mark Tien Family Foundation (EIN 26-1581894) 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.