Tran Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tran Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$29,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$113,734
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $20,000 | 1 | $334,413 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 3 | $379,396 |
| 2025 | $29,000 | 5 | $113,734 |
How to apply
Tran Family 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 Tran Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $28,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SF Univ Foundation - Scholarship | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Sos Community Services | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| SF State Endowed Scholarship | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ching-Ing Chang
Questions people ask
Does Tran Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tran Family Foundation give?
$29,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tran Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ching-Ing Chang (Ceo).
What does Tran Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.