Wu and Chen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wu and Chen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,507 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $212 and the largest $700. 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$4,507
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$212
- Largest grant$700
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,899 the year before.
47% 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 | $1,579 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $3,899 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $4,507 | 18 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Wu and Chen 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 Wu and Chen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $300 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $1,625 |
| Texas | 4 | $854 |
| Virginia | 1 | $700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $468 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $210 |
| Washington | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Fund | Be the solution change the world, one child at a time. | $700 |
| Save the Children | To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. This includes working to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. | $468 |
| Aggieland Humane Society | To provide humane care and placement for homeless and abandoned animals, promotes the human-animal bond and promotes responsible pet ownership to enhance the quality of life for the people and animals in our community. | $300 |
| National Taiwan University | The beauty of NTU lies in its interwoven natural and human landscapes, its academic quest for truth, and its conscientious concern for the society. | $300 |
| Friends of Children with Special Ne | To help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. | $250 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas H | To foster a thriving Hill Country, inspire greater giving, celebrate legacy and heritage, and steward charitable resources for today and tomorrow. | $250 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research | To funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as we work to end cancer as we know it. | $250 |
| San Diego Humane Society | Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. | $250 |
| Doggie Protective Services | To rescue dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and breeds from throughout the state of California. | $215 |
| Metavivor | To transition metastatic breast cancer from a terminal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease with a decent quality of life. | $210 |
| Individual | We pioneer comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia. | $200 |
| Hope For Paws Rescue | Rescuing dogs, cats and other animals; Providing Veterinary care for each animal; Partnerships with Animal Adoption Centers; Raising awareness for abandoned animals. | $200 |
| El Camino Hospital Cancer Center | To heal, relieve suffering and advance wellness as your publicly accountable health partner. | $200 |
| California Fire Foundation | To provide emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. | $200 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | To save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. | $180 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foun | To support the animals served by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control. | $130 |
| Austin Wildlife Rescue | To rehabilitate and release orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife. | $104 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of | To provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare far from home. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Yu Hsuan Chen
- Teng Yang Wu
- Ryan Ivan Wu
Questions people ask
Does Wu and Chen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wu and Chen Family Foundation give?
$4,507 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $212.
Who runs Wu and Chen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yu Hsuan Chen (Cfo), Teng Yang Wu (President & CEO) and Ryan Ivan Wu (Secretary).
What does Wu and Chen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, youth programs and human services.