Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $235,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$235,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $100,000 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $235,000 | 6 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Haigo & Irene Shen 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 Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii. It also paid $90,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $85,000 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's University | Education building renovation | $90,000 |
| East-West Center Foundation | Education | $45,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Education | $40,000 |
| Soar Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| Plus Charitable Trust Inc | Education | $20,000 |
| Renewal Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs Bonnie Yip
- Mrs Lulu Shen-Chow
- Mrs Richard Cheung
Questions people ask
Does Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation give?
$235,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mrs Bonnie Yip (President), Mrs Lulu Shen-Chow (VP) and Mrs Richard Cheung (Secretart/Treasurer).
What does Haigo & Irene Shen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.