China Times Cultural Foundation
Accepts applications
China Times Cultural Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$79,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$4.4 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,000 | 20 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 20 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 22 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sophia Hsieh PO Box 520070, Flushing, NY 11352 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (718) 460-4900 |
| What to submit | Applicants must send a completed application form, curriculum vitae, official transcript of graduate course work, reprints of publications (if any) and a project description in english and chinese. |
| Deadlines | June 30, 2025 |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to awards for the purposes of promoting chinese culture, improvements in chinese communities throughout the world, sino-american cultural exchanges, scholarly discourses relating to chinese studies and other similar cultural and educational projects. |
What China Times Cultural Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $13,500 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $15,500 |
| California | 4 | $13,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $5,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,500 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
| Student | Scholarship award | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louisa Y Wong
- Olivia Wong
- James S Wong
- Victor Tan
- Franklin Yu
- Nancy Chen
- Ho Sing Lee
- Don Wong
Questions people ask
Does China Times Cultural Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30, 2025.
How much does China Times Cultural Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs China Times Cultural Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louisa Y Wong (President), Olivia Wong (Vp/Treasurer), James S Wong (Secretary) and Victor Tan (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does China Times Cultural Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.