San Yeh Charity and Education Corporation

The San Yeh Charity and Education Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of San Lian Yeh through charitable and educational initiatives.

Background

San Lian Yeh was born on June 15, 1924, in Zhejiang, China. His life was marked by resilience and bravery during significant historical events, including the Japanese invasion of China and World War II. San served as a middle school teacher before joining the Nationalist army under Chiang Kai-Shek. After the war, he moved to Taipei with his wife and later to the United States, where he continued contributing to his community[1].

Mission and Activities

The San Yeh Charity and Education Corporation focuses on preserving San's values of sincerity, honesty, and integrity. The organization primarily supports educational endeavors by awarding scholarships to high school and college students. These scholarships are given to students who embody the principles that defined San's life, aiming to continue his legacy through their academic and personal pursuits[1][3].

Financial Overview

As a charitable organization, the San Yeh Charity and Education Corporation operates on a non-profit basis, ensuring that excess revenues are reinvested into its mission rather than distributed to private individuals. In recent years, the organization has reported revenues of approximately $83,400, while expenses have been around $94,200. The corporation also manages liabilities and maintains a balance in its assets to support ongoing operations[5].

Structure

The organization is headquartered in Virginia and operates within the framework of U.S. nonprofit regulations, including tax-exempt status requirements. It aligns with the broader non-profit sector in the United States, which includes over 1.5 million registered organizations, contributing to a wide range of social, educational, and healthcare services[2][4].