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Anthony Chow Foundation

Preselected recipients only Orinda, California · EIN 933441820

Anthony Chow Foundation is a private foundation in Orinda, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,466 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,399. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $5,650 the year before.

80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,7002$883
2024$5,6502$857
2025$10,4665$18,956

How to apply

Anthony Chow Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Anthony Chow Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$10,314
Colorado1$152

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
ONE Orinda
Orinda, CA
School donation$8,399
Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church
Lafayette, CA
Church donation$1,215
UC Davis
Davis, CA
Donation$500
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church
Walnut Creek, CA
Church donation$200
R4Fund
Monument, CO
Donate to The Monument Academy West PTO "Lynx on the Loose" Fun Run is a fundraiser.$152

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Anthony Chow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Anthony Chow Foundation give?

$10,466 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Anthony Chow Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Anthony Chow (President), Pui Yi Wong (VP) and Tony Chow (Secretary).

What does Anthony Chow Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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