All donations from the public will be directed to rebuilding
efforts in China, with an emphasis on rebuilding earthquake-
resistant schools, unless the donor requests otherwise.  

We welcome and appreciate donations of any size.

More than 8,000 schoolrooms and 185 schools were destroyed
during the 8.0 earthquake in China on May 12, 2008.

An 8.0 earthquake is equivalent to energy released from 790
nuclear bombs.


Mission

  • To support rebuilding efforts in China with an emphasis on  
    rebuilding earthquake-resistant high-quality schools
  • To support youth programs in China and the United States

Strategy

  • Work with charities who have a track-record of success on
    the ground in China, with a primary focus on organizations
    who are rebuilding earthquake-resistant schools
  • Long-term focus on rebuilding schools in China and other
    youth related causes in China and the United States
  • Continue to raise awareness about the rebuilding efforts
    and needs for next few years

Important Facts

  • 100% of public donations will go to earthquake relief unless
    the donor requests otherwise
  • Yao Ming and Ye Li will support 100% of the foundation’s
    administrative costs
  • The Yao Ming Foundation will report online at
    www.TheYaoMingFoundation.org about how the funds
    raised are distributed

Collaborative Efforts

The Yao Ming Foundation works closely with several foundations in
China including The Yao Foundation.

The Yao Foundation accepts donations in China that support Yao
Ming's efforts to build earthquake resistant schools.  The China
Youth Development Foundation oversees the operation of the Yao
Foundation and oversees the construction of the schools.

Neither the Yao Foundation nor the China Youth Development
Foundation operate under the auspices of the Giving Back Fund.
Copyright ©  2008
The Yao Ming Foundation receives its tax-exempt status from The Giving Back Fund
(Tax-Id #04-3367888)
Press Release Announcing
The Yao Ming Foundation
For more information contact:

The Yao Ming Foundation
at The Giving Back Fund
6033 West Century Blvd, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA  90045
(p) 310.649.5222
(f) 310.649.5070
(e) YaoMingFoundation@givingback.org
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“It is very hard to put into words how difficult it is to see this
kind of destruction,” said Yao.  “My thoughts and actions are
now focused on helping to rebuild the schools that were
destroyed in this tragedy and I hope that others around the
world will join in our efforts.”
View a clip of the press
conference announcing
the foundation
Supporters

The Yao Ming Foundation would like to thank the
following companies and individuals for their
support.  Thanks to their generosity, we are well
on our way to helping rebuild many of the schools
that were destroyed.


Due to the generosity of so many, this list will be
updated regularly!
The Yao Ming Foundation is in the process of
developing a new web site.   Thank you for your
patience.
Yao Ming and Ye Li at a
recent fundraiser for the
Foundation
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Congratulations to raffle winner Vincent Wong of
Arcadia, California!

Vincent won 6 nights and 7 day hotel
accommodations in Beijing, roundtrip airfare to
Beijing, tickets to Team China vs Team USA
Olympic basketball game and more!

Proceeds from the raffle support The Yao Ming
Foundation's efforts to build earthquake resistant
schools in China.

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets
in support of our mission.