Governance

Leadership

An eight-member Board of Directors steers H & T Charity Foundation. The president is the principal officer named on the organization’s IRS Form 990-N.

MV

Minh Vu

Vice President

Supports the president on board agenda and community partnerships across San Jose and the South Bay.

EP

Elena Park

Treasurer

Oversees gift records, receipts, and the simple books of a 990-N filer so every dollar can be explained.

LT

Linh Tran

Secretary

Keeps minutes, board calendar, and the paper trail that a public charity actually needs — not the one it performs.

DR

Daniel Ruiz

Director, Programs

Shapes Food & Family Relief and Neighbor Care Days so requests stay case-by-case and dignified.

PS

Priya Shah

Director, Partnerships

Builds quiet collaborations with schools, congregations, and neighborhood groups that already hold trust.

KL

Kevin Lam

Director, Volunteers

Matches packing crews and Care Day shifts; owns photo rules so clients are never used as content.

MO

Maya Ortiz

Director, Youth

Leads school-kit season and youth encouragement — supplies first, branding last.

Eight directors. One public charity. EIN 87-3011744.

How the board works

Duty

Directors oversee mission, filings, and the honest use of restricted and unrestricted gifts.

Meetings

The board convenes as needed around filing season, seasonal drives, and any request that exceeds routine relief.

Contact

Governance questions go to admin@htcharityfoundation.org — not to a residential address.