The Cheng Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Cheng Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Glenn Dale, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $38,896 and the largest $495,087. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$38,896
- Largest grant$495,087
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $762,366 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $594,356 | 7 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $762,366 | 8 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 8 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Cheng Family Charitable Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $730,287 |
| New York | 2 | $277,791 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,068 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dematha Catholic High School | General Operational Support | $495,087 |
| Gay and Sober | General Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | General Operational Support | $215,200 |
| OMF International | General Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Propublica | General Operational Support | $27,791 |
| We Are One Alliance CO MizMaryland INC | General Operational Support | $20,000 |
| DC Youth Orchestra Program | General Operational Support | $10,068 |
| Society For Science | General Operational Support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Cheng
- Lester Cheng
- Lorina C Barbalas
Questions people ask
Does The Cheng Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cheng Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $38,896.
Who runs The Cheng Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Cheng (Trustee), Lester Cheng (Trustee) and Lorina C Barbalas (Trustee).