Chau Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chau Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in La Habra HTS, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $618,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $29,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$618,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$29,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $598,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $459,500 | 8 | $0 |
| 2024 | $598,500 | 12 | $0 |
| 2025 | $618,000 | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
Chau Family 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 Chau Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $368,000 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Medical School | Contribute to support the research, medical education and scholarships | $200,000 |
| Alliance Cultural Foundation | Contribution made to support education | $102,000 |
| Cornell University | Contribution to the university research, discovery, public engagement and creativity. | $100,000 |
| Rpi | Contribution made to support the nonprofit organization | $100,000 |
| Pomona College | Contribute to support the research, education and scholarships | $50,000 |
| Amherst College Ma | Contribution to the university research, discovery, public engagement and creativity. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Contribution made to support the nonprofit organization | $8,000 |
| Individual | Contribution made to support the nonprofit organization | $3,500 |
| Individual | Contribution made to support the nonprofit organization | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Center | Contribution to scientific research on cancer. | $1,000 |
| Rio Honda College | Contribution to the college scholarship. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to the university scholarship. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick Chau
- Dorothy Chau
Questions people ask
Does Chau Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chau Family Charitable Foundation give?
$618,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $29,000.
Who runs Chau Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick Chau (Ceo) and Dorothy Chau (Secretary & CFO).
What does Chau Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.