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Kei Lin Foundation

  • Solvang, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2013
  • EIN: 90-6231023

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$347k (2024)

Expenses
$225k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.85M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$346,618
Expenses
$225,444
Net Income
$121,174
Net Assets
$1,849,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $45,000
13.0%
Interest Revenue $27,013
7.8%
Dividends $38,393
11.1%
Sales of Assets $236,212
68.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $225,444
100%
Compensation of Officers* $5,750
2.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,849,908
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,849,908
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol E Smith Avila (Executive Dir.) $5,750 $0
Roxanne Russell (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$66,682
Expenses
$223,214
Net Income
-$156,532
Net Assets
$1,756,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $400
0.6%
Interest Revenue $4,549
6.8%
Dividends $39,918
59.9%
Sales of Assets $21,815
32.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $223,214
100%
Compensation of Officers* $34,091
15.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,756,217
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,756,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol E Smith Avila (Executive Dir.) $34,091 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$58,946
Expenses
$235,103
Net Income
-$176,157
Net Assets
$1,665,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $320
0.5%
Interest Revenue $4,307
7.3%
Dividends $28,313
48.0%
Sales of Assets $26,006
44.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $235,103
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,665,671
Total Liabilities $289
Net Assets $1,665,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0
Carol E Smith Avila (Executive Dir.) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 5, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$862,076
Expenses
$120,495
Net Income
$741,581
Net Assets
$2,112,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,874
0.6%
Interest Revenue $20
0.0%
Dividends $17,280
2.0%
Sales of Assets $839,902
97.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $98,000
81.3%
Compensation of Officers* $51,143
42.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,123,023
Total Liabilities $10,192
Net Assets $2,112,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Aaron Pankratz (Director) $51,143 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,280
Expenses
$117,189
Net Income
-$113,909
Net Assets
$1,048,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,825
86.1%
Interest Revenue $4
0.1%
Dividends $13,647
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $97,261
83.0%
Compensation of Officers* $36,753
31.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,048,450
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,048,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Aaron Pankratz (Director) $36,753 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0
Jason Harvie (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$18,309
Expenses
$124,425
Net Income
-$106,116
Net Assets
$1,162,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,340
7.3%
Interest Revenue $22
0.1%
Dividends $27,541
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,749
28.7%
Compensation of Officers* $59,429
47.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,162,359
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,162,358
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ava Polan Former As Of 112019 (Director) $59,429 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0
Jason Harvie (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 5, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$442,365
Expenses
$84,585
Net Income
$357,780
Net Assets
$1,268,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $7,940
1.8%
Interest Revenue $3,300
0.7%
Dividends $6,409
1.4%
Sales of Assets $412,716
93.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $61,022
72.1%
Compensation of Officers* $15,541
18.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,268,475
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,268,475
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carole Smith (Assistant Director) $15,541 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0
J Jason Harvie (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$100,281
Expenses
$96,128
Net Income
$4,153
Net Assets
$909,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $76,281
76.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $72,356
75.3%
Compensation of Officers* $12,074
12.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $909,953
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $909,953
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carole Smith (Assistant Director) $12,074 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0
J Jason Harvie (Trustee) $0 $0
Michelle Meyering (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$193,614
Expenses
$174,082
Net Income
$19,532
Net Assets
$901,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $190,499
98.4%
Interest Revenue $9
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$894
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $147,177
84.5%
Compensation of Officers* $11,257
6.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $905,800
Total Liabilities $4,012
Net Assets $901,788
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carole Smith (Assistant Director) $10,387 $0
Michelle Meyering (Director) $870 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0
J Jason Harvie (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$260,391
Expenses
$129,871
Net Income
$130,520
Net Assets
$935,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $261,489
> 100%
Interest Revenue $181
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$1,279
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $80,841
62.2%
Compensation of Officers* $4,636
3.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $947,595
Total Liabilities $11,900
Net Assets $935,695
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carole Smith (Director) $4,636 $0
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,393
Expenses
$22,131
Net Income
-$17,738
Net Assets
$805,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,392
100.0%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $15,148
68.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $805,175
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $805,175

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,518
Expenses
$23,713
Net Income
$21,805
Net Assets
$822,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $36,456
80.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $9,062
19.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $14,087
59.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $822,913
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $822,913
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margaret Tsai (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,285,000
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$1,285,000
Net Assets
$1,285,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,285,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,285,000
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,285,000

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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