Chenwu Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chenwu Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,420 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$107,420
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $89,420 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,420 | 6 | $146,070 |
| 2023 | $89,420 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $107,420 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Chenwu 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 Chenwu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $82,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $420 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dharma Realm Buddhist University | Charity | $60,000 |
| Dharma Realm Buddhist Association | Charity | $22,000 |
| Stony Brook University | Charity | $10,000 |
| Craig Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $420 |
Officers and trustees
- Fusen E Chen
- Yijen Chen
Questions people ask
Does Chenwu Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chenwu Foundation give?
$107,420 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Chenwu Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fusen E Chen (President) and Yijen Chen (Secretary).
What does Chenwu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.