Chu Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chu Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $294,134 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$294,134
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$41.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $2.7 million | 5 | $34.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 6 | $41.3 million |
How to apply
Chu 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 Chu Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $60,122 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.7 million |
| New York | 2 | $588,269 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College | To educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. | $1.3 million |
| Partners in Health | To provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. | $404,494 |
| Columbia University | Support professor tanya zelevinsky's project titled "a second generation sr2 molecular lattice clock." | $400,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | To telling the untold stories of the making of america through the lens of the chinese american experience. | $188,269 |
| University of Toronto | To build strong partnerships in and outside the university to attract world class faculty and staff who contribute to the excellence that defines this institution | $60,122 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | To build upon its rich history of excellence in teaching, research, public service and economic devt | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur P Chu
- Jariya Wanapun
Questions people ask
Does Chu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chu Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $294,134.
Who runs Chu Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur P Chu (Trustee) and Jariya Wanapun (Trustee).
What does Chu Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.