Marques & Chen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marques & Chen Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,018 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,009 and the largest $8,000. 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$17,018
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,009
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9,006 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,000 | 3 | $512,033 |
| 2023 | $9,006 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $17,018 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Marques & Chen 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 Marques & Chen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $8,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $9,018 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundation MONA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Yaneh Day School | Educational | $7,000 |
| Los Gatos Education Foundation | Educational | $1,018 |
| California State Parks Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Qian Chen
- Francisco Javier Marques Alvarez
Questions people ask
Does Marques & Chen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marques & Chen Foundation give?
$17,018 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,009.
Who runs Marques & Chen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Qian Chen (Ceo) and Francisco Javier Marques Alvarez (Cfo).
What does Marques & Chen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.