Lin & Susie Chen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lin & Susie Chen Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$310,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $320,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $310,000 | 19 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 18 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $310,500 | 13 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Lin & Susie Chen 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 Lin & Susie Chen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $205,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Board CCHC | To fund general operating expenses | $60,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To fund general operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To fund general operating expenses | $40,000 |
| World Food Program | To fund general operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Garden of Hope | To fund general operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Chinatown Health Clinic | To fund general operating expenses for community outreach | $20,000 |
| Chinatown Manpower Project | To fund general operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Chinese Amercan Planning Council | To fund cpc and chung pak day care center | $20,000 |
| Universal Human Body Energy of America | To fund general operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Chinese Free Masons | To fund general operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Carter Burden Network | To fund general operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | To fund general operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Guandong Alumni Association | To fund general operating expenses | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rose Chao
- Whting Wu
- Adalia Wu
Questions people ask
Does Lin & Susie Chen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lin & Susie Chen Foundation give?
$310,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Lin & Susie Chen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rose Chao (Secretay/Treasurer), Whting Wu (President) and Adalia Wu (Director).
What does Lin & Susie Chen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.