Transparent Fish Fund Inc
- Assets
- $346.3k
- Revenue
- $294.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Altos, CA
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-2885139
Organization Overview
Transparent Fish Fund Inc, operating under the name Transparent Fish Fund, is located in Los Altos, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transparent Fish Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Transparent Fish Fund generated $294.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $282.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Transparent Fish Fund has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $410,480. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRANSPARENT FISH FUND IS A 501(C)(3) US NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2011 IN PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO CONNECT CREDIBLE CHINESE AND EAST ASIAN GRASSROOTS NGOS WITH INDIVIDUALS FROM THE WEST. THE GREATER MISSION BEHIND THIS WORK IS TO FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM NGO CULTURE IN EAST ASIA, AND IN DOING SO, SPREAD A GLOBAL SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAM IN EAST ASIA: IN 2023, WE CONTINUE OUR STRONG PROGRAMS IN CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA. FUNDING OF MORE THAN 30 PROJECTS, MATERNAL AND NEONATAL MORTALITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS WERE IMPLEMENTED, COMPUTER SKILLS WERE TAUGHT TO MIGRANT CHILDREN IN CHINA, CHILDREN BORN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ARE GETTING THE HEART SURGERY THEY NEED, CLEAN WATER WAS PROVIDED IN SCHOOLS FOR IN CAMBODIA, HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN AND ORPHANS IN THAILAND RESCUED FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING WAS GIVEN, SAFE SPACES WERE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN THAT ARE DISPLACED BY CONFLICT IN BURMA, AND SO MUCH MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Chan President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Doug Tsui Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Mar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $294,526 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,014 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $294,526 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $362 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $294,888 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $34,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $240,246 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,562 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,020 |
| Information technology | $1,558 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $282,386 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,041 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,724 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,559 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $346,324 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $346,324 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $346,324 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Transparent Fish Fund Inc has awarded $30,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SAN FRANCISCO CITY IMPACT PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND HUNGER RELIEF IN THE TENDERLOIN DISTRICT, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. | $20,000 |
HOPE HORIZON EAST PALO ALTO (BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES) PURPOSE: MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL PROGRAM FOR EAST PALO ALSO AND EAST MENLO PARK IN CALIFORNIA. | $10,000 |