Joseph Tse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph Tse Foundation is a private foundation in Glen Rock, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$128,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $153,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $133,500 | 9 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 9 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 9 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph Tse 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 Joseph Tse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $78,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zigen Fund | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Children of Cross Border Pediatrics | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic Found | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Parents Helping Parents | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| China Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| El Pozo de Vida | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| People for Guatemala | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Helping Honduras Kids | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fern Hsu Tse
- Tony S Hsu
- Margaret H Mow
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Tse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph Tse Foundation give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joseph Tse Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fern Hsu Tse (President), Tony S Hsu (Trustee) and Margaret H Mow (Trustee).
What does Joseph Tse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.