The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$86.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.9 million | 58 | $77.4 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 58 | $81.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 54 | $86.8 million |
How to apply
The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $2.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $415,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $204,500 |
| Illinois | 4 | $180,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $125,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $55,200 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General support to giving account 1011752 | $450,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinaicenter to Advance Palliative Care | General support for the center to advance palliative care | $200,000 |
| Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| National Children's Chorus | General support | $150,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Advanced practice provider (app) fellowship in pain and palliative (supportive) care | $120,000 |
| Children's Hospital Corporation DBA Boston Children's Hospital | Pediatric advanced care team social work fellowship | $100,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Pediatric hospice and palliative medicine fellowship training program | $100,000 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical Center | Dedicated chaplain for cuimc pediatric palliative program | $100,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinainational Palliative Care Research Ce | General support for the national palliative care research center | $100,000 |
| Institute for Applied Gerontology Inc | Mjhs fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine | $100,000 |
| Invisible Wounds Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General support for the center for psychedelic and consciousness research | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell | Palliative care chaplain fellowship program and assistant faculty for geriatrics | $100,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | Psilocybin therapy for advanced cancer-related psychiatric distress | $100,000 |
| New York University Silver School of Social Work | Zelda foster msw fellowship at nyu silver school of social work | $70,000 |
| VNS Health | Hospice and palliative care fellowship training program | $70,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | Legalhealth palliative care outreach project | $60,000 |
| American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine | Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship grant program | $50,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | General support | $50,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Double H Ranch | "paul's body shop" - medical facility | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $50,000 |
| Healthcare Chaplaincy Network | General support | $50,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Queens | Goals of care communication: team-based and culturally humble (gocomm-teach) | $50,000 |
| Seriousfun Children's Network | Network nursing advisor position | $45,000 |
| Doula Program to Accompany and Comfort | General support | $40,000 |
| Happiness Is Camping | General support | $40,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Interdisciplinary supportive care champion program | $40,000 |
| National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care | General support | $40,000 |
| Friends of Karen | General support | $35,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinaimount Sinai Alumni Association | General support for the mount sinai alumni association | $35,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | General support | $35,000 |
| NYC Health Hospitalsbellevue Hospital | Bellevue hospital palliative care chaplain | $35,000 |
| Project Guardianship Inc | Guardianship training and technical support for hospital workers | $35,000 |
| Chapman University | General support | $30,000 |
| Concerts in Motion Inc | Virtual concerts for palliative care patients and other older adults | $30,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Dana-farber cancer institute nurse practitioner fellowship in palliative care | $30,000 |
| Good Dog Foundation the | General support | $30,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | The hole in the wall gang camp's hospital outreach program | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bessie Chiang MD
- Helen Chiang
- Carol Chiang-Li
- Carol Gallo
Questions people ask
Does The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bessie Chiang MD (Director, President/Treasurer), Helen Chiang (Director, Secretary), Carol Chiang-Li (Director, Asst Secretary) and Carol Gallo (Executive Director, Asst Secretary).
What does The Y C Hohelen and Michael Chiang Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.