Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyvale, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $36,450. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$36,450
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,850 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,400 | 3 | $802,156 |
| 2024 | $51,850 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $55,500 | 8 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable 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.
What Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $55,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soar | Scholarship | $36,450 |
| Shin Shin E Foundation | Scholarship | $10,100 |
| Soar | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Soar | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| Soar | Scholarship | $250 |
| Soar | Scholarship | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Chow
- Silver Chow
Questions people ask
Does Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation give?
$55,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arnold Chow (Director) and Silver Chow (Director).
What does Arnold & Silver Chow Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.