Ben Jai Foundation

EIN 205632211

Lake Success, NY 11042 |(800) 839-1754

Total Given 2016–2024
$1.9M
19 grants · $212K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$42K
typical mid grants · $40K–$119K
grant size
75%
deep partner · 3/4 multi-year
repeat
$427K
Assets (2024)
4
Distinct Recipients

About

As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2020, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $444,000. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $1,213,601 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2020. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (800) 839-1754

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $63K $1.0M $-7K 2
2017 $60K $1.2M $-26K 2
2018 $50K $1.2M $790 2
2020 $444K $1.0M $496K 2
2021 $140K $1.4M $664K 2
2022 $42K $1.1M $3K 1
2023 $442K $904K $4K 4
2024 $663K $427K $445K 4

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 19 grants on record

Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$40K
Median
$42K
Average
$100K
75th Pctl
$119K
Maximum
$425K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

BJ
Benchiao Jai 8+ yrs
President, Dir, Sec Leadership

Grants Awarded (19 total)

Purpose
Give2Asia Oakland, CA $425,000 FENG CHIA UNIVERSITY COVID-19 Prevention and handling fund 2020
Give2Asia Oakland, CA $270,000 Naitonal Chung Cheng University 2024
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $200,000 NEW PROFESSOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2023
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $190,000 NEW PROFESSOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2024
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $138,000 New Professor Scholarship Fund 2024
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $100,000 New Professor Scholarship Fund 2021
Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco, CA $100,000 Charitable Event 2023
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $100,000 Dean's List Scholarship FUND FOR THE College of Science 2023
Give2Asia Oakland, CA $65,000 That's It School FF Fund 2024
Give2Asia Oakland, CA $42,000 HungKuang University 2023
Give2Asia Oakland, CA $42,000 Hung Kuang University Fund 2022
Give2Asia San Francisco, CA $40,000 FENG CHIA UNIVERSITY FUND 2018
Give2Asia Oakland, CA $40,000 Hung Kuang University 2021
Give2Asia San Francisco, CA $40,000 FENG CHIA UNIVERSITY FUND 2016
Give2Asia San Francisco, CA $40,000 FENG CHIA UNIVERSITY FUND 2017
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $23,000 Scholarship Fund 2016
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $20,000 Scholarship fund 2017
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $19,000 New Professor Scholarship fund 2020
National Taiwan University Academic Development Fo Willowbrook, IL $10,000 Scholarship Fund 2018