The Chenzyme Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Timnath, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $443,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $260,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$443,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $423,533 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $423,533 | 23 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $443,500 | 20 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
The Chenzyme Foundation Inc 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 Chenzyme Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $265,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $107,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $260,000 |
| Taiwan Foundation for Rare Blood Disorders | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $50,000 |
| Health First Foundation | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $50,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Society of Florida | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $21,000 |
| Gift for Teaching | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $8,500 |
| United Arts of Central Florida | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $8,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $4,000 |
| Orange County Public Schools | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $3,000 |
| Zebra Coalition | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Cent Florida | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $3,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Orange County Library | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $3,000 |
| Noco Humane | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $2,950 |
| Lighthouse Central Florida | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $2,000 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $1,050 |
| Wikimedia | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $1,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation | To further charitable purpose of recipient | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yuan-Tsong Chen
- Alice Der-Shan Chen
- Jerome G Chen
- Gerald G Chen
- Donald M Etheridge Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc give?
$443,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Chenzyme Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Yuan-Tsong Chen (President), Alice Der-Shan Chen (Secretary/Treasurer), Jerome G Chen (Director) and Gerald G Chen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Chenzyme Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.