Chih Foundation
Accepts applications
Chih Foundation is a private foundation in Mountain View, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 2 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $39,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sam Amy Chih 1606 Don CT, Mountain View, CA 94040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 969-4549, samchih@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Letter addressed to sam chih that spells out criteria for a scholarship and the purpose. |
| Restrictions | None as long as applicable to goal of the foundation. |
What Chih Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $14,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $14,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of So Florida Foundation | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Unviersity at Buffalo Foundation | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sam Amy Chih
- Raymond Chih
- Chung-Hee Chih
Questions people ask
Does Chih Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Chih Foundation give?
$39,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Chih Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sam Amy Chih (Founders), Raymond Chih (Director) and Chung-Hee Chih (Director).
What does Chih Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.