Chen & Lin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chen & Lin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,220 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $510 and the largest $1,400. 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$2,220
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$510
- Largest grant$1,400
- Assets$100,308
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2,259 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,246 | 3 | $57,336 |
| 2023 | $2,259 | 3 | $75,057 |
| 2024 | $2,220 | 3 | $100,308 |
How to apply
Chen & Lin Family 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 Chen & Lin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $2,220 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PALY Vikings Baseball Boosters | Education Tax ID: 88-0957878 | $1,400 |
| Palo Alto Partners in Education | Education Tax ID: 77-0186364 | $510 |
| Palo Alto High PTSA | Education Tax ID: 94-6184932 | $310 |
Officers and trustees
- Yen-Kuang Chen
- Yichia Lin
Questions people ask
Does Chen & Lin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chen & Lin Family Foundation give?
$2,220 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $510.
Who runs Chen & Lin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yen-Kuang Chen (President) and Yichia Lin (Secretary).
What does Chen & Lin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.