The Chin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
64% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 15 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 14 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Chin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $822,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $750,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 4 | $76,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University | Chin Family Scholars Fund | $750,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | PAC SIM Lab | $750,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Inc | Nakatindi student lunch program | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Mount Holyoke College | Mount Holyoke College Scholarship Fund | $52,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| California State University Los Angeles Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Inside Climate News | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Listen Lebanon in Service to Each Neighbor | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundati | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northern Stage Company | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Elizabeth Chin
- Patricia A Chin
- William Chin
- William Edward Chin
Questions people ask
Does The Chin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chin Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Chin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela Elizabeth Chin (Dir, Sec), Patricia A Chin (Pres, Dir), William Chin (VP, Dir) and William Edward Chin (Dir, Treas).
What does The Chin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.