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The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp

Preselected recipients only San Ramon, California · EIN 873711863

The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp is a private foundation in San Ramon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,368 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $795 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2,400 the year before.

71% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$1,8004$153,248
2023$2,4004$249,174
2024$6,3687$515,861

How to apply

The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$5,868
Virginia1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
DVHS Music Booster
San Ramon, CA
Educational$2,500
BSA Troop 834
San Ramon, CA
Educational$1,000
Bella vista education fund
San Ramon, CA
Educational$970
DVHS Education Fund
San Ramon, CA
Educational$795
GMU Foundation
Fairfax, VA
Educational$500
University of Science and Technology of China Alumni Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
Educational$500
Bella Vista Elementary School
San Ramon, CA
Educational$103

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp give?

$6,368 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $795.

Who runs The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp?

Its 2024 filing lists Shiping Chen (Ceo), Wei Fang (Cfo), Michael Chen (Director) and John Chen (Secretary).

What does The S&W Chen Family Foundation Corp fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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