The Clarence TC Ching Foundation
Accepts applications
The Clarence TC Ching Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.2 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$132 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
79% 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 | $3.6 million | 37 | $123 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 63 | $132 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Tertia Freas 1001 Bishop Street Suite 770, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 521-0344 |
| What to submit | Grant applications should provide adequate proof of the organization's tax-exempt status, documentation of its public support and a description of the planned use of the funds required. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines are january 31st and july 31st; applications are reviewed and approved or denied in march |
| Restrictions | The foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation whose general purpose is charitable in nature. The foundation does not sponsor or otherwise engage in specific programs at this time, and generally limits its current activities to making grants and donations to public charities. It will entertain requests for grants only from charities described in irc sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a). The foundation also sponsors an annual contest for children grades k to 12 who are current residents of Hawaii. The contest is designed to educated and inspire the children of Hawaii to become aware of problems facing the state of Hawaii and to become engaged in offering creative solutions for these problems. Entry forms are available on the foundation's website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Clarence TC Ching Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 61 | $5.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Punahou School | General program support | $600,000 |
| Rehab Hospital of the Pacific Found | Capital improvement | $500,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Capital improvement | $500,000 |
| St Francis Healthcare | Capital improvement | $400,000 |
| The Queen's Medical Center | General program support | $400,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Capital improvement | $350,000 |
| Adventist Health | Capital improvement | $250,000 |
| Uh Foundation Athletic Center | Capital improvement | $250,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | Capital improvement | $200,000 |
| Parker School | Capital improvement | $200,000 |
| Puuonua O Waianae | Capital improvement | $125,000 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Foundation of Maryknoll School | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui | General program support | $100,000 |
| KKV Family Services | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics | Capital improvement | $100,000 |
| Uh Foundation - Jabsom | General program support | $63,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | General program support | $50,000 |
| Haloalaunuiakea Puna | Capital improvement | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | General program support | $50,000 |
| Ihs | General program support | $50,000 |
| River of Life Mission Church | General program support | $50,000 |
| Special Education Center | Capital improvement | $50,000 |
| Uh Foundation Pace | General program support | $40,000 |
| Access Surf | General program support | $25,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA | General program support | $25,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | General program support | $25,000 |
| Family Support Hawaii | General program support | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation | General program support | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | General program sipport | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | General program support | $25,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | General program support | $25,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General program support | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | General program support | $25,000 |
| The Food Basket Inc | General program support | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General program support | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | General program support | $25,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | General program support | $22,000 |
| Hawaii Island Adult Care | General program support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond J Tam
- John K Tsui
- Catherine HQ Ching
- Kenneth T Okamoto
- Robert T Fujioka
- Elizabeth S Hokada
- Tertia Freas
Questions people ask
Does The Clarence TC Ching Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines are january 31st and july 31st; applications are reviewed and approved or denied in march.
How much does The Clarence TC Ching Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Clarence TC Ching Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond J Tam (Trustee), John K Tsui (Trustee), Catherine HQ Ching (Trustee) and Kenneth T Okamoto (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Clarence TC Ching Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.