Pin-Wei & Grace Chen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pin-Wei & Grace Chen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Monte Sereno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,828 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $914 and the largest $2,500. 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$4,828
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$914
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$534,148
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $6,320 | 3 | $460,215 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | 2 | $466,662 |
| 2025 | $4,828 | 4 | $534,148 |
How to apply
Pin-Wei & Grace Chen 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,328 |
| Washington | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| YMCA | Fellowships | $1,328 |
| YMCA of Sequim | Fellowships | $500 |
| Sequim Calvary Chapel Mission | Fellowships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Grace Chen
- Pin-Wei Chen
Questions people ask
Does Pin-Wei & Grace Chen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pin-Wei & Grace Chen Charitable Foundation give?
$4,828 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $914.
Who runs Pin-Wei & Grace Chen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Grace Chen (President) and Pin-Wei Chen (Sec'y/Treasurer).