Chi Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $478,508 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $279,675. 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$478,508
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$279,675
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,558 the year before.
55% 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 | $448,924 | 12 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $460,558 | 9 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $478,508 | 11 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Chi Family 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 Chi Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $287,926 |
| New York | 3 | $149,532 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,050 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | General purpose | $279,675 |
| Friends of U of Surrey USA | General purpose | $99,684 |
| Ban Kimoon Foundation USA | General purpose | $49,030 |
| Philippines Humanitarian | General purpose | $20,050 |
| 625 Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Asian American Alumni Association O | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chapin School | General purpose | $1,931 |
| Lawrenceville School | General purpose | $1,200 |
| Phare Ponleu Selpak | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Korean American Community Foundatio | General purpose | $818 |
| Princeton Club of SW Florida | General purpose | $120 |
Officers and trustees
- Youngsuk Chi
- Sungeun Kim Chi
- Eunjeong Kim Chi
- Soojeong Sophia Chi
Questions people ask
Does Chi Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chi Family Foundation Inc give?
$478,508 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chi Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Youngsuk Chi (President), Sungeun Kim Chi (Vice-Preside), Eunjeong Kim Chi (Director) and Soojeong Sophia Chi (Director).
What does Chi Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.