Tan Family Education Foundation
Accepts applications
Tan Family Education Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $501,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$501,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $576,250 the year before.
33% 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 | $474,750 | 11 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $576,250 | 10 | $13.2 million |
| 2025 | $501,500 | 9 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine T Chan 3 Partridge Lane, Lincoln, MA 01773 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 968-7049 |
| What to submit | Applications must be in writing, exemption data must be provided |
| Restrictions | Grants are to promote education about asian culture |
What Tan Family Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $200,000 |
| California | 4 | $171,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| University of San Francisco School of Medicine | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Medstar George Town University Hospital | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Oberlin Conservatory of Music | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| University of California Merced | Unrestricted contribution | $11,500 |
| Asian American Advocacy at Stamford University | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kwang Tan
- Catherine T Chan
- Larry Tan
- Irene Yen
Questions people ask
Does Tan Family Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tan Family Education Foundation give?
$501,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Tan Family Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kwang Tan (Trustee), Catherine T Chan (Trustee), Larry Tan (Trustee) and Irene Yen (Trustee).
What does Tan Family Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.