Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,550 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $505. 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$5,550
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$505
- Assets$250,835
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,125 the year before.
58% of its 2025 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 | $4,549 | 9 | $174,115 |
| 2024 | $4,125 | 7 | $178,981 |
| 2025 | $5,550 | 12 | $250,835 |
How to apply
Joy Hsiao-Chih 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.
What Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| New York | 2 | $800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $505 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $395 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Aquarium | Ocean education | $505 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Ocean education | $500 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Ocean education | $500 |
| Birch Aquarium | Ocean education | $500 |
| Save Our Shores | Protect ocean | $500 |
| CARBON180 | Environmental research | $500 |
| Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | Environmental research | $500 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Environmental research | $500 |
| Cool Earth | Environmental research | $500 |
| Earth Island | Environmental initiatives | $500 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Ocean education | $395 |
| Donorschooseorg | Conservation recycling education | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Hsiao-Chih Wang
- Alvin Wang
Questions people ask
Does Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation give?
$5,550 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hsiao-Chih Wang (Cfo) and Alvin Wang (President & CEO).
What does Joy Hsiao-Chih Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.