The Tres Chicas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tres Chicas Foundation is a private foundation in Arcadia, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$330,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $310,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,000 | 18 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $310,000 | 8 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $330,000 | 10 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
The Tres Chicas 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 The Tres Chicas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $175,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Gwynne hazen cherry memorial labs | $100,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc (ACLU FOUNDATION) | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Ulrich batzdor / chair | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation | General charitable | $20,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Catss | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Zuber
- Amisha Zuber
- Sierra Zuber
Questions people ask
Does The Tres Chicas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tres Chicas Foundation give?
$330,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Tres Chicas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alison Zuber (Chairman), Amisha Zuber (Chief Financial Officer) and Sierra Zuber (Secretary).
What does The Tres Chicas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.