Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $244,079 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$244,079
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $165,234 the year before.
63% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,234 | 50 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $244,079 | 46 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Jessie Cheng 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 Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | $222,204 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $768 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $107 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Art Museum | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $50,000 |
| Cello Makes Everything Better | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| Commonwealth Club | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| Willie Brown Institute on Politics and Public Service | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $17,500 |
| Community Youth Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $12,000 |
| Chinese Hospital | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $11,025 |
| North Beach Citizens | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,250 |
| Brooker Washington Community Service Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Center for Asian American Media | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Chinatown Community Development Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Community Health & Education Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| John Burton Advocate for Youth | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Rose Pack Community Fund | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Host Committee | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Community Health Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Spur | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $3,500 |
| Charity Cultural Services Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $3,000 |
| Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,800 |
| Pacific Chamber Orchestra | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,583 |
| Jewish Film Institute | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,512 |
| Buchanan YMCA | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,500 |
| Chinese for Affirmative Action | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Association of Realtors Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Film Society | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,500 |
| Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Hep B Free Campaign | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $2,000 |
| Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,500 |
| Marine Museum of Contemporary Art | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,100 |
| San Francisco Seoul Sister City Commmittee | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,020 |
| Self-Help for the Elderly | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,015 |
| Asian American Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Chinese Cultural Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Ho Chi Min City Sister Committee | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $1,000 |
| Cathy Post Foundation | Provide funds to assist recipient's charitable purposes. | $850 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessie Cheng Trust
- Claudine Cheng
Questions people ask
Does Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation give?
$244,079 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessie Cheng Trust (President) and Claudine Cheng (Vice-President).
What does Jessie Cheng Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.