Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.5 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$10.8 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$273 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.0 million the year before.
75% of its 2024 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 | $10.0 million | 69 | $232 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 87 | $273 million |
How to apply
Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon 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 Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 87 | $10.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | General | $2.5 million |
| Harlem Children's Zone | General | $1.3 million |
| Congregation Emanuel | General | $1.2 million |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation | General | $1.0 million |
| Harvard Business School | General | $600,000 |
| NYC Police Foundation | General | $560,000 |
| China Institute | General | $374,985 |
| New York City Center | General | $260,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $250,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General | $200,000 |
| Israaid | General | $200,000 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| New York City Center | General | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $150,000 |
| The Asian American Foundation | General | $105,000 |
| Columbia College Fund | General | $100,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | General | $100,000 |
| Middle East Forum | General | $100,000 |
| National Asian Pacific American Museum | General | $100,000 |
| University Settlement | General | $100,000 |
| Goldhouse Foundation Inc | General | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Unit 669 | General | $72,000 |
| American Enteprise Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $50,000 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation FBO Su LLC | General | $50,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | General | $50,000 |
| Invest for Kids | General | $50,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | General | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General | $50,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | General | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Tax Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Committee of 100 | General | $32,425 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $30,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General | $30,000 |
| American Friends of the Musee Dorsay | General | $26,000 |
| Brookings Institution | General | $25,000 |
| Janet Yang Productions | General | $25,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | General | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kingdon
- Anla Cheng Kingdon
Questions people ask
Does Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Kingdon (Chairman) and Anla Cheng Kingdon (Secretary).
What does Mark & Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.