Chu and Chan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chu and Chan Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $234,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$234,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,000 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 | $75,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $191,000 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $234,000 | 7 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Chu and Chan 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 Chu and Chan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | $130,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $54,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wfyi Public Media | Unrestricted general | $55,000 |
| Iu (Indiana University) Foundation | Becky sobel breast cancer | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Illinois | Unrestricted general | $29,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Mid-North Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tony Chu
- Emily Chu
- Jeff Sobel
Questions people ask
Does Chu and Chan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chu and Chan Foundation give?
$234,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Chu and Chan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tony Chu (President), Emily Chu (Director) and Jeff Sobel (President).
What does Chu and Chan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and food and hunger.