Choong & Hsia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Choong & Hsia Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $156,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$156,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $128,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,500 | 9 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 6 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Choong & Hsia 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 Choong & Hsia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $53,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Development Foundation of Jinan University Guangdong | Donation | $100,000 |
| Peking University Education Foundation | Donation | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Donation | $2,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| The U C Davis Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hsia Choong
- Ingrid Choong
Questions people ask
Does Choong & Hsia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Choong & Hsia Foundation give?
$156,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Choong & Hsia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hsia Choong (Ceo) and Ingrid Choong (Cfo & Secretary).
What does Choong & Hsia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.