Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $279,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$279,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $41,800 | 7 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 8 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $279,500 | 17 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Kenny & Maria C Chin 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 Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $193,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $53,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Us-Sino Culture Experience Consortium | U.S. Students to China Exchange Programs and Chinese Cultural artists to the U.S. Scholarship Fund | $40,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Texas Children's Hospital food insecurity population health | $28,000 |
| Salvation Army | "The Way Out" Fund and "Kroc Center" Fund | $25,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | UCSF Fellowship Program for mental health | $25,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Texas Children's Hospital for Global Health for the Vidawasi Conference in Urubamba, Peru | $25,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Center for Chinese Studies, Kenny & Maria C. Chin student awards fund, PKU Summer Exchange Program | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The University Corporation San Francisco State | International Relations Fund | $20,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | Socios En Salud in Lima Peru | $15,000 |
| Word on Fire Catholic Ministries | To Support Continue of Catholic Evangelization, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, Production and Distribution of Documentary and Narratives Films, and Publication Imprint and Other Projects | $10,000 |
| Salesian Missions Inc | Feeding Children (Peru), Loaves & Fishes, Gaza hunger programs, and Water is Life | $8,000 |
| The University Corporation San Francisco State | The "Kenny Chin Fund for the Philosophy Lecture Series" at San Francisco State University | $4,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco A Corp | Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) 2025 Parish: Saint Brendan Catholic Church | $3,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Father Alfred Center | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | Promote jazz for the future | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenny Chin
- Maria C Chin
Questions people ask
Does Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation give?
$279,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenny Chin (Dir, Pres) and Maria C Chin (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Kenny & Maria C Chin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.