Chock Tsai Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chock Tsai Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,209 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $175 and the largest $1,159. 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$6,209
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$175
- Largest grant$1,159
- Assets$161,863
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,100 the year before.
18% 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 | $5,773 | 17 | $74,780 |
| 2024 | $6,100 | 20 | $103,192 |
| 2025 | $6,209 | 22 | $161,863 |
How to apply
Chock Tsai 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 Chock Tsai Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $4,109 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Contribution provided | $1,159 |
| Stanford Graduate School of Education | Contribution provided | $1,000 |
| National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation | Contribution provided | $500 |
| National Taiwan University Choir | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Dharma Drum Mountain San Francisco Bay Area Center | Contribution provided | $300 |
| Alzheimers Association | Contribution provided | $300 |
| Live for Evan | Contribution provided | $300 |
| SVdP | Contribution provided | $300 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Contribution provided | $300 |
| Second Harvest | Contribution provided | $200 |
| California State Park Foundation | Environmental Protection | $200 |
| AARP Foundation | Contribution provided | $150 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Contribution provided | $100 |
| The Salvation Army | Contribution provided | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Contribution provided | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Contribution provided | $100 |
| National Park Foundation | Contribution provided | $100 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Contribution provided | $100 |
| Kqed | Contribution provided | $100 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental protection | $100 |
| US Olympic Paralympic Foundatio | Humanitarian | $100 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospitalt | Medical Research | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Tsai
- David Chock
- Tim Rollison
Questions people ask
Does Chock Tsai Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chock Tsai Foundation give?
$6,209 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $175.
Who runs Chock Tsai Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina Tsai (President), David Chock (Treasurer) and Tim Rollison (Vice President).
What does Chock Tsai Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.