Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hamilton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,200 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,200
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,378 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $40,700 | 8 | $893,836 |
| 2024 | $39,378 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $47,200 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ernest P Tan 7015 Payne St, Hamilton, NY 13334-6225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 703-3484 |
| What to submit | No required format. Written request only. |
| Restrictions | Irc section 501 (c)(3) organizations. |
What Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $30,200 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Unrestricted grant for education purposes. | $20,000 |
| Colgate University | Unrestricted grant for education purposes. | $13,000 |
| UCSF Carol Frank Buck Breast Care C | Unrestricted grant related to breast cancer | $5,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | Unrestricted grant for education purposes. | $3,000 |
| Tuesday's Children | Unrestricted grant for education purpose | $2,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | Unrestricted grant for education purposes. | $1,200 |
| Addiction Ed Society | Unrestricted grant for providing a life-time of healing for families who have been forever changed by trauma and loss. | $1,000 |
| Low Country Land Trust | Unrestricted grant for general public purposes. | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreac | Unrestricted grant for general public purposes. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest P Tan
- Christina L Tan
- Cathy Ling
Questions people ask
Does Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation give?
$47,200 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernest P Tan (President), Christina L Tan (Cfo) and Cathy Ling (Secretary).
What does Thomas & Margaret Tan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.