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Yk Cheok Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palo Alto, California · EIN 872385657

Yk Cheok Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,012 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $512 and the largest $43,000. 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 $38,564 the year before.

67% 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
2023$38,5643$198,530
2024$44,0123$263,651

How to apply

Yk Cheok 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Yk Cheok Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$43,000
Virginia1$512
California1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Myriad USA
New York, NY
To act as a knowledgeable and trusted bridge between American donors and nonprofit organizations overseas, enabling effective and compliant international philanthropy by providing a simple and efficient platform for giving to causes around the globe.$43,000
Child Fund
Richmond, VA
To children facing poverty and other challenges in 24 countries, including the United States.$512
Tzu Chi Northwest
San Jose, CA
To offer courses that promote lifelong learning and personal growth for the community. In more recent years, weve carefully curated a diverse range of practical and engaging topics, further enhancing the value and accessibility of our programs.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Yk Cheok Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Yk Cheok Family Foundation give?

$44,012 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $512.

Who runs Yk Cheok Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Yookkhai Cheok (Ceo), Feefoon Chew (Secretary) and Austin Cheok (Director).

What does Yk Cheok Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and youth programs.

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