Tawa Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tawa Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Buena Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$92,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $83,400 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $92,000 | 15 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Tawa 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 Tawa Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $82,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tzu Chi Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Asian Youth Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The 109th Precinct Community Counci | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Asian American Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solan | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Buena Park Police Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice T Chen
- Nancy Chen Ray
- Jonson I-Nien Chen
Questions people ask
Does Tawa Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tawa Charitable Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tawa Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice T Chen (Treasurer), Nancy Chen Ray (President) and Jonson I-Nien Chen (Secretary).
What does Tawa Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.