Jatain Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Jatain Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.8 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $366,218. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.8 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$366,218
- Assets$99.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
38% 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 | $2.0 million | 43 | $46.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 39 | $75.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.8 million | 37 | $99.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George Cheng 22 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 294-6041 |
| What to submit | Any form of letter or written requests |
| Deadlines | No dealdines as long as funding is available |
| Restrictions | No restrictions as long as fund is available |
What Jatain Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $3.4 million |
| Florida | 1 | $366,218 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheng Family Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Exempt activities support | $366,218 |
| Sage Hill School | Exempt activities support | $365,000 |
| Children Hospital of Orange County | Exempt activities support | $360,000 |
| Syracuse University | Scholarship | $358,000 |
| Hoag Hospital | Exempt activities support | $350,000 |
| The Pegasus School | Exempt activities support | $306,666 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Exempt activities support | $252,004 |
| Princeton Univerity | Exempt activities support | $251,098 |
| City of Hope | Exempt activities support | $200,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Exempt activities support | $155,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Exempt activities support | $110,000 |
| Assistance League Newport Mesa | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Fox Foundation | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Geneva Presbyterian Church | Exempt activities support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Exempt activities support | $50,000 |
| North American Rescue Dogs | Exempt activities support | $50,000 |
| Laguna Beach Food Pantry | Exempt activities support | $45,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservacy | Exempt activities support | $35,000 |
| School Power Foundation - Laguna Beach Schools | Exempt activities support | $35,000 |
| Youth Orchestra Cycny | Exempt activities support | $25,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Exempt activities support | $21,000 |
| Efc Irvine | Ministries | $15,000 |
| Taiwanese Association of America Inc | Exempt activities support | $15,000 |
| Ecocenter Inc DBA the Ecology Center | Exempt activities support | $10,000 |
| Itpc | Exempt activities support | $10,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum | Exempt activities support | $10,000 |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach Athletic Boosters Club | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach High School PTA | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Major League Baseball Youth Foundation | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Nassau Presbyterian Church | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| St Marks Presbyterian Church | Exempt activities support | $5,000 |
| Grace Taiwanese Presbyterian Church | Exempt activities support | $3,000 |
| University of Texas - Tapc | Exempt activities support | $2,000 |
| Hope Builders | Exempt activities support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Cheng
- Clifford Cheng
- Jean Cheng
Questions people ask
Does Jatain Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No dealdines as long as funding is available.
How much does Jatain Charitable Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Jatain Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Cheng (President), Clifford Cheng (Vice President) and Jean Cheng (Treasurer).
What does Jatain Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.