The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation
Accepts applications
The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation is a private foundation in Cotati, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $9,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 5 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $54,500 | 7 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | A Tse Family Foundation 325 Simone Pl N, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 845-9280 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | Calendar year end |
| Restrictions | Board discretion |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $36,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Development in Gardening AIDS Hospital | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| Lilys Legacy Senior Dog Santuary | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| Public Counsel | To assist in carrying out mission/purpose. | $9,000 |
| The Dome Shcool | To assist in carrying out mission. | $9,000 |
| Vilda | To assist in carrying out mission. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Tse
- Monique Dubois
- Mike Gill
- Dan Toy
- Lauren Wright
Questions people ask
Does The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Calendar year end.
How much does The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation give?
$54,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Tse (President/Dir.), Monique Dubois (CFO/Secretary), Mike Gill (Director) and Dan Toy (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Joseph Tse Charitable Works Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.