Chung Kun Ai Foundation
Accepts applications
Chung Kun Ai Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,250 | 50 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $110,500 | 52 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $131,000 | 49 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trustees Chung Kun Ai Foundation C/O City Mill Co LTD PO Box 1559, Honolulu, HI 96806 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 529-5801 |
| What to submit | Grant application process - there is no formal grant application process for the chung kun ai foundation. Grants are made at the discretion of the board based on the organization's mission. Scholarship application process - students who are interested in and devoted to serving the community must fill out and submit the chung kun ai foundation scholarship application, provide an official transcript, and a personal letter of application. |
What Chung Kun Ai Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 46 | $119,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Straub Foundation | To provide comprehensive health care services | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Established to collect, warehouse and distribute food to feed the needy | $20,000 |
| YMCA Annual Support Campaign | Ymca is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all | $18,000 |
| Oregon State University | Educational scholarship oregon state university | $4,000 |
| Pacific University | Educational scholarship pacific university | $4,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Educational scholarship vanderbilt university | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge | Provide support and lodging for cancer patients undergoing treatment | $2,500 |
| Institute for Human Services | Provide food, shelter and supplies to homeless indivudals and families | $2,500 |
| Kuakini Foundation | To provide comprehensive health care services | $2,500 |
| Makiki Christian Church | To provide religious services | $2,500 |
| PBS Hawaii | Advance learning and discovery through storytelling statewide | $2,500 |
| Domestic Violence Action Center | Committed to ending domestic violence and other forms of abuse | $2,000 |
| Waikiki Health Center | Provide medical and social services that are affordable and accessible | $2,000 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Provide education to children-school | $1,500 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Provide education to children-school | $1,500 |
| Punahou School | Provide education to children-school | $1,500 |
| Rehab Foundation | To provide comprehensive health care services | $1,500 |
| River of Life Mission | Restore broken lives of the poor and needy | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Aloha | Provide research and support alzheimer's and all other patients and caregivers | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Provide health care, health insurance and assistance to diabetics | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps prevent and respond to emergencies | $1,000 |
| Assets School | Provide education to children-school | $1,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Honolulu Inc | Individual guidance for children through personal relationships with men and women | $1,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | To provide blood products to hospitals and patients statewide | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council | Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling values | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii | Inspire young people to become responsible citizens | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Provides support to reduce poverty, support families and empower communities | $1,000 |
| Chaminade University | To provide education in acollaborative learningenvironment | $1,000 |
| Child & Family Service | Provides human services andadvocacy for children andfamilies in need in hawaii. | $1,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | Educational support forchildren | $1,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together (The Pantry) | Combat hunger be ensuring access to nutritious food for all | $1,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of Hawaii | Build girls of courage,confidence and character | $1,000 |
| Hale Kipa | Provide services to at-risk youths | $1,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | Provide education to children-school | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Theatre for Youth | Live stage productions & theatre arts education for youth | $1,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Animal preservation, adoption, foster care | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Hawaii Inc | Educational support for children | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Grant a wish of a child with life threatening medical condition | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Assistance to indigent families | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii | Provide sports training and health initiatives for children and adults with intellectual disabilities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yi Chuan Ching
- Steven C Ai
- Carol Ai May
- Diana Baba
Questions people ask
Does Chung Kun Ai Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Chung Kun Ai Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Chung Kun Ai Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yi Chuan Ching (Trustee), Steven C Ai (Trustee), Carol Ai May (Trustee) and Diana Baba (Trustee).
What does Chung Kun Ai Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.