Ming Chen Foundation
Accepts applications
Ming Chen Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$172,295
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $20,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $20,500 | 4 | $177,579 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 2 | $172,295 |
How to apply
| Contact | Crystal Kahn 55 S Kukui St C-109, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 531-8874 |
| What to submit | Online application |
| Restrictions | Scholarships for study in ophthalmology. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ming Chen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kick Start Karate | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ming Chen
- Dick Chen
- Ronald T C Young
- Crystal Kahn
Questions people ask
Does Ming Chen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ming Chen Foundation give?
$6,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ming Chen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ming Chen (President), Dick Chen (Vice President), Ronald T C Young (Treasurer) and Crystal Kahn (Secretary).
What does Ming Chen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.