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J & X Chen Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saratoga, California · EIN 453074620

J & X Chen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,403 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was down from $2,414 the year before.

80% 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
2023$2,4147$1.3 million
2024$2,4035$1.7 million

How to apply

J & X Chen Family 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 J & X Chen Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$2,308
Tennessee1$95

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Harker School
San Jose, CA
To educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and love of learning.$1,000
Lighthouse Mentorship
Saratoga, CA
To cultivate future leaders that has a wide world view and insights for innovation.$1,000
SOAR Foundation
Fremont, CA
To offer scholarships to impoverished and capable Chinese youths to help them complete secondary education.$300
African Library
Spring Hill, TN
To advancing education by creating and improving libraries in 13 Sub-Saharan African countries.$95
A Little More Support
Los Gatos, CA
To provide financial support to struggling children and young adults, so that they may have a better shot at life, build a brighter future, and perhaps achieve their dream.$8

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does J & X Chen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does J & X Chen Family Foundation give?

$2,403 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs J & X Chen Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jing Chen (President & CEO) and Xuan Zou (Secretary).

What does J & X Chen Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.

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