Fan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$215,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $210,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $210,000 | 17 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 16 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Fan Family 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 Fan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $205,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Chinese Historical Society of NE | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| MIT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Harvard University | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Addgene | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arnold Arboterum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Asian Community Fund - the Boston Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Asian Yes | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brookline Teen Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| South Cove Manor Nursing | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brookline Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Golden Age Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Fan
- Stephanie Fan
Questions people ask
Does Fan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fan Family Foundation give?
$215,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Fan (Trustee) and Stephanie Fan (Trustee).
What does Fan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.