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Famei Charity Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cupertino, California · EIN 842680237

Famei Charity Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,760 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $11,380 and the largest $11,760. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $5,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$58,1002$697,130
2023$5,0001$841,555
2024$22,7602$2.4 million

How to apply

Famei Charity 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Famei Charity Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$22,760

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ewan Choden Tibetan Buddhist
Kensington, CA
The receipt has someprojects to helpeducation, schooland the low incomestudents.$11,760
Nechung Buddhist Center
Richmond, CA
The Center is dedicated to promoting the culture and wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition to people of all walks of life.$11,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Famei Charity Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Famei Charity Foundation give?

$22,760 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $11,380.

Who runs Famei Charity Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ya-Chin Hsu (President).

What does Famei Charity Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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