Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,800 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,400 and the largest $1,800. 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$2,800
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1,400
- Largest grant$1,800
- Assets$233,163
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,800 | 4 | $240,727 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 5 | $240,398 |
| 2025 | $2,800 | 2 | $233,163 |
How to apply
Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable 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 Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unbound | To walk with the poor and marginalized of the world. | $1,800 |
| Central California Food Bank | To end hunger in Central California. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hai-Lun Shyu
- Chun-Wu Chu
Questions people ask
Does Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation give?
$2,800 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,400.
Who runs Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hai-Lun Shyu (President & CEO) and Chun-Wu Chu (Cfo).
What does Helen Shyu & Joe Chu Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.