Candor Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Candor Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rolling Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $423,941 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $11,366 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$423,941
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$11,366
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $388,718 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $388,718 | 24 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $423,941 | 25 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Candor Foundation Inc 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 Candor Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $393,941 in 20 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roc Democratic School Assoc Lo Chih | Support for school education programs | $65,000 |
| Fu Jen Catholic University | Support for school education programs | $60,000 |
| Association of Ping-Tung Indigenous | Support for school education | $36,913 |
| Infinite Future Foundation | Culture & society development | $33,000 |
| National Dong Hwa University | Support for school education | $28,383 |
| Npo Taitung County South Link | Support for school education | $26,180 |
| Feng Chia University | Support for school education | $18,932 |
| Taitung County Feng Tian Jr High SC | Support for school education programs | $15,621 |
| Kid's Bookhouse Foundation | Support for school education programs | $15,621 |
| No 401 National Chengchi University | Support for school education | $11,366 |
| National Central University | Support for school education | $11,366 |
| National Sun Yat Sen University | Support for school education | $11,366 |
| National Ilan University | Support for school education | $11,366 |
| Chinese Culture University | Support for school education programs | $11,366 |
| Tamkang University | Support for school education programs | $11,366 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Support for animal welfare | $10,000 |
| National Tsing Hua University | Support for school education | $9,482 |
| National Cheng Kung University | Support for school education | $5,699 |
| The Imc of HK KLN Kaifong Women Ass | Support for school education programs | $5,200 |
| Fistula Foundation | Support for obstetric fistula surgery | $5,000 |
| Council for Research in Values and | Research in values and philosophy | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | Support for animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Wags and Walks Los Angeles | Support for animal welfare | $5,000 |
| National Yang Ming Chiao Tung Unive | Support for school education programs | $3,799 |
| National Taiwan University | Support for school education | $1,915 |
Officers and trustees
- Irene W Keng
- Su-Chu Wang
- James Keng
- Donald Lam
Questions people ask
Does Candor Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Candor Foundation Inc give?
$423,941 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $11,366.
Who runs Candor Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Irene W Keng (President), Su-Chu Wang (Secretary), James Keng (Director) and Donald Lam (Director).
What does Candor Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.